Nationals Claim Roxby, Giants DFA Kent
Washington acquired right-hander Braxton Roxby via waiver claim from San Francisco, who designated Zak Kent for assignment in the corresponding move.
The Nationals claimed RHP Braxton Roxby off waivers from the Giants. Roxby, 28 next spring, made his MLB debut with San Francisco in 2026, pitching 5 1/3 innings with a 3.78 ERA in Triple-A Sacramento. He retains three minor league option years and will compete for a bullpen spot if he makes Washington's 2027 spring training roster. The Giants designated RHP Zak Kent for assignment; Kent posted a 5.51 ERA in 16 1/3 big league innings split between the Nationals and Twins organizations in 2026.
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