Taylor Rogers

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55+23 innings pitched, with a major-league-leading 30 holds. [19] In the 2018 season, Rogers appeared in 72 games (9th in the AL) for Minnesota, pitching to a 1–2 record with two saves in 68+13 innings in which he struck out 75 batters, and had a WHIP of 0.951. [18]

In 2019, Rogers began as a setup man before being installed as the closer. He was 2-4 and recorded 30 saves (4th in the AL) in 36 opportunities with an ERA of 2.61, striking out 90 batters in 69 innings (11.7 strikeouts/9 innings), allowed 1.4 walks per 9 innings (among the lowest 2% in the major leagues), and had a WHIP of 1.000. [18] [20] He received the Twins Joseph W. Haynes Pitcher of the Year Award. [13] In 2020, Rogers was 2–4 with nine saves (5th in the AL) and a 4.05 ERA in 21 games, in 20 innings in which he struck out 24 batters while walking four batters. [18]

On July 12, 2021, Rogers was named to the 2021 All-Star Game. [21] For the 2021 season, he was 2–4 with 9 saves and a 3.35 ERA, as in 40.1 innings he struck out 59 batters (13.2 strikeouts/9 innings), while allowing only 1.8 walks/9 innings. [18]

San Diego Padres (2022)

On April 7, 2022, the Twins traded Rogers, Brent Rooker, and cash considerations to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagán, and a player to be named later. [22] Minor leaguer Brayan Medina was sent to the Twins as the player to be named later on April 21. [23]

Rogers became the Padres closer, [24] but was removed from the role in late July after two consecutive blown saves. [25]

Milwaukee Brewers (2022)

On August 1, 2022, the Padres traded Rogers, Dinelson Lamet, Esteury Ruiz, and Robert Gasser to the Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader. [26]

In 2022 between the two teams he was 4–8 with 31 saves (5th in the NL) with a 4.76 ERA, and pitched in 66 games (10th), as in 64+13 innings he struck out 84 batters (11.8 strikeouts/9 innings). [18] He relied 63% of the time on an 81 mph slider (against which batters hit .177, and left-handed batters hit .102), and 36% of the time on a 94 mph sinker (against which batters hit .304, and left-handed batters hit .250). [27]

San Francisco Giants (2023–2024)

On December 28, 2022, Rogers signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, before his brother, Tyler, re-signed with the team. [28] He made 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 2023, compiling a 6–4 record and 3.83 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 51+23 innings pitched. [29]

Rogers made 64 relief appearances for the Giants during the 2024 season, accumulating a 1–4 record and 2.40 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 60 innings pitched. [30]

Cincinnati Reds (2025)

On January 29, 2025, the Giants traded Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Braxton Roxby and cash. [31]

Chicago Cubs (2025present)

On July 30, 2025, the Reds traded Rogers, middle infield prospect Sammy Stafura, and cash considerations to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. [32] The following day, the Pirates traded him to the Chicago Cubs along with cash considerations in exchange for minor league outfielder Ivan Brethowr. [33]

Personal life

Rogers' identical mirror image twin brother, Tyler, who is younger by 30 seconds, is a pitcher for the New York Mets. [34] [35] The brothers became the tenth set of twins to play in MLB. [36] [37]

References

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Taylor Rogers
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Rogers with the San Diego Padres in 2022
Chicago Cubs – No. 17
Pitcher
Born: (1990-12-17) December 17, 1990 (age 34)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
April 14, 2016, for the Minnesota Twins