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Guardians Reclaim José Tena Off Waivers

He returns to Cleveland to provide low-cost depth as he competes for a bench or utility role in spring training.

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Oct 13, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of the ALCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Guardians claimed José Tena off waivers on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, after the Washington Nationals designated him for assignment earlier that week.
  • Tena, 25, appeared in a career-high 114 games for Washington in 2026 and finished the season with a .222 batting average, a .302 on-base percentage, seven home runs, 57 hits and 25 RBIs in 257 at-bats.
  • Cleveland originally signed Tena from the Dominican Republic in July 2017 and gave him his MLB debut in 2023 before trading him to Washington in 2024 for Lane Thomas.
  • The Guardians view Tena as a versatile, low-cost depth piece who has played multiple infield and outfield spots and will likely compete for a bench or utility role rather than displace established starters.
  • The move closes a roster loop from the 2024 trade and gives Cleveland an internal option to cover injuries or late-game matchups, with his spring training performance likely determining whether he makes the 2027 Opening Day roster.