"Kent isn't an especially hard thrower, sitting 93.1 mph with his four-seamer in 2025, but he missed plenty of bats in the upper minors thanks to the quality of his mid-80s slider and low-80s curveball."
"The 28-year-old (as of Tuesday) finished the 2025 campaign on the Guardians' roster but has since bounced to the Cardinals, Rangers, back to the Cardinals, and now to the Twins following a series of DFAs."
"In parts of four Triple-A seasons, Kent carries a 3.74 ERA, a 26% strikeout rate and a 12% walk rate."
The Twins acquired a right-handed pitcher via waivers from the Cardinals, marking his third team since spring training began and fourth overall this offseason. The 28-year-old made his major league debut with Cleveland in 2025, posting a 4.58 ERA over 17 2/3 innings with a 21.1% strikeout rate. He spent most of the season in Triple-A Columbus, where he compiled a 2.84 ERA and 31.4% strikeout rate despite a 13.2% walk rate. Though not a hard thrower at 93.1 mph, he generated swings and misses with quality secondary pitches. He enters his final minor league option year and provides depth to Minnesota's open bullpen competition.
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