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Rookie Rojas Sent Down as Twins Bolster Pitching
5 Aug
Summary
- Twins acquired three pitchers at the trade deadline.
- Rookie Kendry Rojas was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul.
- Rojas shows promising velocity and pitch mix for future.
The Minnesota Twins are navigating the consequences of their recent trade deadline acquisitions. To bolster their pitching staff, the team acquired A.J. Minter, Dean Kremer, and Jeff Hoffman. These transactions required roster space, resulting in Zebby Matthews and Garrett Acton being optioned to Triple-A St. Paul.
Most recently, Jeff Hoffman was officially added to the Major League roster, leading to rookie Kendry Rojas being optioned to St. Paul. Rojas, a 23-year-old left-hander, has shown considerable promise in 12 Major League appearances, posting a 3.34 ERA with 34 strikeouts in 29.2 innings pitched.
Despite a recent outing where he allowed three earned runs, Rojas's overall performance, including a 95.7 mph fastball velocity and strong whiff rates, indicates he possesses the necessary tools for future success. His impressive metrics suggest his current assignment to Triple-A is a temporary measure, and he is expected to rejoin the Twins' roster.
Rojas's pitch mix includes a four-seam fastball, slider, and change-up. His velocity places him in the top percentile of major league pitchers, and his barrel rate is also among the top 10 percent. These attributes solidify his status as a valuable prospect for the organization.
