Height
5'10"
Weight
195 lbs
Age
25
College
N/A
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 115 | 0.2535211 | 3 | 36 | 0.6501438 | 9 | 90 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jose Tena's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Nationals earns a C CVI, reflecting the calculated risk of betting on a rotational infielder with limited upside. At the league minimum, Washington isn't overpaying for what projects as a bench piece who might steal occasional starts at third base, but they're also not getting a steal given Tena's modest track record and narrow skill set. The short-term commitment makes sense for a rebuilding franchise that can afford to experiment without significant financial exposure, though expecting more than 0.5-1.0 WAR from a player in this performance tier sets unrealistic expectations. Tena fits the profile of a placeholder signing — serviceable depth that won't hurt the payroll flexibility but unlikely to move the needle for a team still years away from contention. The deal essentially buys the Nationals a lottery ticket at third base while they continue developing their farm system, making it a defensible but unremarkable transaction. For a rotational player commanding minimum salary, this represents fair market value without the premium or discount that would elevate it to a higher grade.
Performance Analysis
Jose Tena grades as a solid performer among MLB third basemen, earning a B- Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.253 batting average and a 0.654 OPS (below the league average of .720) this season. With 3 home runs and 34 RBI through 112 games (a 4-HR, 49-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. As a young developing player at 25, Jose is a key contributor for the Nationals.
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