Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Washington Nationals have designated veteran right-handed pitcher Miles Mikolas for assignment to make room for prospect lefty Jackson Kent, who will debut against the Cubs.
- Mikolas struggled with a 5.82 ERA over 116 innings, a low strikeout rate of 11.6%, and gave up 27 home runs, ranking third-highest in the majors this season.
- Despite his control and durability, Mikolas' below-average pitching effectiveness led to his removal from the roster, following the earlier release of Zack Littell and the trade of Foster Griffin.
- Jackson Kent is expected to join the Nationals' rotation alongside Cade Cavalli, Jake Irvin, and Andrew Alvarez, while Brad Lord may also return to a starting role.
- The Nationals will cover Mikolas' remaining $2.25 million salary and bonuses, and he will be placed on release waivers, likely limiting his future opportunities to minor league contracts.
