When Jose Tena came over in the Lane Thomas trade, he was seen as a secondary piece, with left handed pitcher Alex Clemmey being the real prize. However, Tena was always the most big league ready player in the deal. He produced in AAA and had already made his MLB debut in Cleveland. After a couple weeks in Rochester, Tena got handed the keys to the third base position down the stretch.
The results were mixed, but he showed enough flashes to warrant consideration for a roster spot heading into 2025. It would be a bit underwhelming if he was the starting third baseman to open the season, but he has shown promise, especially at the plate.