2025 Stats
AVG
.243
HR
0
RBI
16
R
19
SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Acquired from Cleveland last year in the Lane Thomas deal, Tena got a look in Washington over the final two months, mostly at third base (35 games). He smacked a walk-off hit in his team debut Aug. 10 and finished with a respectable .274 average, three homers and six steals in seven attempts across 164 plate appearances for the Nationals. Tena has some speed and has reached double-digit homers in the minor leagues several times, but it will be tough for him to stick at the hot corner long term given the general offensive expectations at the position. Realistically, he may be best suited for a utility role, but as he enters his age-24 season in 2025, Tena appears tentatively set for an extended audition as a lineup regular between third base and second base. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Nationals in March of 2025.
Demoted after Sunday's game
The Nationals optioned Tena to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 11-9 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis
Making a start at second base Sunday, Tena went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and his third stolen base of the season, but the performance wasn't enough for him to maintain his spot on the 26-man active roster heading into the Nationals' three-game series with the Mets, which begins Tuesday. The 24-year-old infielder has handled a limited role across his multiple stints in the big leagues this season, slashing .243/.341/.355 with no home runs, 16 RBI and 19 runs over 169 plate appearances.
Making a start at second base Sunday, Tena went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and his third stolen base of the season, but the performance wasn't enough for him to maintain his spot on the 26-man active roster heading into the Nationals' three-game series with the Mets, which begins Tuesday. The 24-year-old infielder has handled a limited role across his multiple stints in the big leagues this season, slashing .243/.341/.355 with no home runs, 16 RBI and 19 runs over 169 plate appearances.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+22%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+59%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .555 | 76 | 0 | 7 | .222 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .679 | 295 | 3 | 27 | .261 |
| 2025vs Left | 1.009 | 16 | 0 | 3 | .357 |
| 2025vs Right | .634 | 153 | 0 | 13 | .232 |
| 2024vs Left | .458 | 48 | 0 | 4 | .208 |
| 2024vs Right | .732 | 120 | 3 | 11 | .292 |
| 2023vs Left | .350 | 12 | 0 | 0 | .100 |
| 2023vs Right | .699 | 22 | 0 | 3 | .286 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+12%
OPS at Home
2025
+19%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023Home | .689 | 185 | 2 | 19 | .273 |
| Since 2023Away | .617 | 186 | 1 | 15 | .232 |
| 2025Home | .728 | 81 | 0 | 7 | .289 |
| 2025Away | .611 | 88 | 0 | 9 | .197 |
| 2024Home | .669 | 86 | 2 | 9 | .256 |
| 2024Away | .634 | 82 | 1 | 6 | .278 |
| 2023Home | .611 | 18 | 0 | 3 | .278 |
| 2023Away | .543 | 16 | 0 | 0 | .154 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2023
+5%
OPS vs LHP
2025
+3%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .873 | 199 | 6 | 22 | .320 |
| Since 2023vs Right | .830 | 555 | 21 | 81 | .283 |
| 2025vs Left | .664 | 50 | 1 | 4 | .311 |
| 2025vs Right | .684 | 190 | 4 | 20 | .280 |
| 2024vs Left | .771 | 131 | 4 | 15 | .308 |
| 2024vs Right | .804 | 317 | 14 | 53 | .279 |
| 2023vs Left | 1.403 | 18 | 1 | 3 | .438 |
| 2023vs Right | .962 | 48 | 3 | 8 | .318 |
Stat Review
How does Jose Tena compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.41BB Rate
8.9%K Rate
21.9%BABIP
.319ISO
.112AVG
.243OBP
.314SLG
.355OPS
.669wOBA
.298Exit Velocity
89.2 mphHard Hit Rate
24.1%Barrels/PA
3.6%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.370Sprint Speed
25.4 ft/secGround Ball %
57.9%Line Drive %
18.4%Fly Ball %
23.7%Prospect Rankings History
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tena climbed three levels in 2023, culminating in his major league debut receiving 34 plate appearances and slashing .226/.294/.290 in 18 games played. Tena's bat played much better in both Double-A and Triple-A, combining for 35 extra base hits, eight of which were home runs, and 16 steals across the two levels of the minors. If the 22-year-old breaks camp with Cleveland, he should be viewed as a utility option at best with the capability of playing multiple infield roles, but no clear path to starting at any of them.
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Promotion official
The Nationals recalled Tena from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
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Call-up imminent
Tena is expected to be called up from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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Sent to Triple-A
The Nationals optioned Tena to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-1 loss to Miami, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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Idle again Sunday
Tena is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
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Hitting bench against lefty
Tena is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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