{"id":576451,"date":"2026-02-17T00:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T00:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/576451\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T00:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T00:08:13","slug":"cardinals-to-claim-zak-kent-designate-bryan-ramos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/576451\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals To Claim Zak Kent, Designate Bryan Ramos"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cardinals have claimed right-hander Zak Kent<\/a> off waivers from the Rangers, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch<\/a>. Texas had designated Kent for assignment last week to clear space for left-hander\u00a0Jordan Montgomery<\/a>. Both teams have confirmed the move.<\/p>\n

St. Louis designated infielder Bryan Ramos<\/a> for assignment to add Kent. Ramos was claimed off waivers from the Orioles in early February.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Kent\u2019s second stint this offseason with the Cardinals. His transaction carousel began in December, when St. Louis grabbed him off waivers from the Guardians. He lasted about a month, then was bumped off the roster when the Cardinals acquired left-hander\u00a0Justin Bruihl<\/a>. The Rangers claimed him shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n

Kent was drafted by Texas in 2019. The 28-year-old had spent his entire career with the organization until a cash deal sent him to Cleveland. Kent made it up for his big-league debut in April of this past season. He notched a 4.58 ERA across 12 appearances with the Guardians. Kent posted a 21.1% strikeout rate to go with a double-digit walk rate.<\/p>\n

While his numbers were somewhat underwhelming with the Guardians, Kent put up a strong campaign at Triple-A in 2025. He cruised to a 2.84 ERA with a strong 31.4% strikeout rate. Kent picked up his first two professional saves with the Clippers.<\/p>\n

The Cardinals now send Ramos back to DFA limbo just 10 days after claiming him. The 23-year-old infielder had spent his entire career in the White Sox organization before being dealt for cash to the Orioles a couple of weeks back. He\u2019ll provide depth in the minors if St. Louis can get him through waivers.<\/p>\n

Ramos has appeared in each of the past two seasons with the White Sox. He\u2019s totaled 120 plate appearances as a big leaguer, slashing .198\/.244\/.333 in the brief sample. Ramos has only appeared at third base with Chicago, but he has minor league experience at first base, second base, and left field.<\/p>\n

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