Zachary Kent: Everything you need to know

Zachary Kent

Status

ACTIVE

STATS

Preseason
Date	Opp	Result	IP	K	BB	HBP	CG	SHO	H	R	ER
3/24	BOS	W 15-6	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
3/20	TOR	L 2-1	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3/17	PHI	L 2-0	1.0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
3/13	TOR	L 6-1	1.2	1	1	0	0	0	1	3	3
3/10	TB	W 6-5	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3/6	ATL	L 4-1	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3/1	ATL	2-2	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Preseason Totals			7.2	8	1	1	0	0	3	4	3

Regular Season
Date	Opp	Result	IP	K	BB	HBP	CG	SHO	H	R	ER
4/4	TB	L 7-1	2.0	0	2	0	0	0	1	1	1
4/1	KC	L 13-9	1.2	2	3	0	0	0	3	4	1
Regular Season Totals			3.2	2	5	0	0	0	4	5	2

Splits	GS	IP	W	L	ERA	K	BB	HBP	CG	H	R	ER	SVO	S	AVG	HR
Overall	0	3.2	0	0	0.0	2	5	0	0	4	5	2	0	0	0.267	2
Home	0	2.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0.143	0
Away	0	1.2	0	0	0.0	2	3	0	0	3	4	1	0	0	0.375	2
Night	0	3.2	0	0	0.0	2	5	0	0	4	5	2	0	0	0.267	2
vs Righty	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	2	4	0	0	0	0.333	1
vs Lefty	0	0.0	0	0	0.0	2	3	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0.222	1
April	0	3.2	0	0	0.0	2	5	0	0	4	5	2	0	0	0.267	2
Opponent
vs KC	0	1.2	0	0	0.0	2	3	0	0	3	4	1	0	0	0.375	2
vs TB	0	2.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0.143	0
Venue
@ Minnesota	0	2.0	0	0	0.0	0	2	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	0.143	0
@ Kansas City	0	1.2	0	0	0.0	2	3	0	0	3	4	1	0	0	0.375	2

Zachary Kent: Breaking News

The Twins designated Kent for assignment Tuesday. Kent made just two starts for the Twins in the majors on the season and seven for Triple-A St. Paul where he had a 2.79 ERA. The right-hander is getting the boot from the roster to make room for the selection of Luis Garcia from Triple-A St. Paul as Garret Acton (shoulder) hits the 15-day injured list Tuesday.

The Twins optioned Kent to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Kent has pitched in two games for Minnesota this season, allowing two earned runs on four hits (including two homers) while posting a 2:5 K:BB over 3.2 innings. He's struggled with his control in the minors and majors, so he may be asked to focus on that aspect of his game while with St. Paul. Right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Kent will make the Twins' Opening Day roster in the bullpen barring any last-second trades, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He had a 3.52 ERA and 8:1 K:BB in 7.2 innings this spring. Kent wasn't thought to be a candidate to win a job in the bullpen, but he turned heads this spring with a strong performance. He'll likely be one of the last options in the bullpen, but the relief corps is unsettled, especially for right-handed relievers, so there's an opportunity for Kent to work his way into high-leverage situations.