{"id":178533,"date":"2026-04-20T09:08:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=178533"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T09:08:52","slug":"breaking-news-twins-shake-up-roster-as-kendry-rojas-gets-the-call-up-and-connor-prielipp-joins-the-taxi-squad-%e2%9a%be%f0%9f%94%a5-minnesota-is-making-a-series-of-moves-aimed-at-adding-fresh-arms-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=178533","title":{"rendered":"Breaking news: Twins shake up roster as Kendry Rojas gets the call-up and Connor Prielipp joins the taxi squad \u26be\ud83d\udd25  Minnesota is making a series of moves aimed at adding fresh arms and long-term upside to the pitching depth chart. Kendry Rojas is set to be promoted, marking another step in his rise through the system as the Twins look to evaluate young talent at the major league level.  At the same time, Connor Prielipp being added to the taxi squad signals that the organization is keeping additional high-upside options close as they navigate roster demands. It\u2019s a clear sign the Twins are leaning into development while staying flexible for immediate needs.  With the season moving forward, these decisions highlight both present urgency and future planning coming together in real time."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4b9a3768-0306-44fd-b31a-48b17a2ca1cd\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1lxkyz\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"84\">Twins Promote Kendry Rojas, Add Connor Prielipp to Taxi Squad Ahead of Mets Series<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static01.nyt.com\/athletic\/uploads\/wp\/2026\/04\/19230341\/GettyImages-2266144088-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"After Reds sweep, Twins promoting 2 power arms ahead of Mets series - The  Athletic\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"368\">The <strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"109\">Minnesota Twins<\/strong> are making a notable pitching shuffle ahead of their upcoming series against the <strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"208\">New York Mets<\/strong>, calling up left-hander <strong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"249\">Kendry Rojas<\/strong> to the active roster while also bringing top pitching prospect <strong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"332\">Connor Prielipp<\/strong> into the organization\u2019s taxi squad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"483\">The moves come as Minnesota continues to navigate bullpen depth concerns and a demanding stretch of the schedule.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"488\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xyo69s\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"528\">Kendry Rojas Promoted to MLB Roster<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"711\">According to <strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"591\">Declan Goff and Darren Wolfson of SKOR North<\/strong>, the Twins will promote <strong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"632\">Kendry Rojas<\/strong> from Triple-A St. Paul to the active roster before Tuesday\u2019s game in New York.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"903\">Rojas was already added to Minnesota\u2019s <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"783\">40-man roster last November<\/strong> in preparation for the Rule 5 Draft, making him eligible for a quick promotion without additional roster complications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1079\">To clear space on the 26-man roster, the Twins placed left-hander <strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1012\">Kody Funderburk on the paternity list<\/strong>, according to <strong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1078\">Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1159\">Rojas will be making his <strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1128\">Major League debut<\/strong> whenever he appears in a game.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"snlilp\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1220\">Connor Prielipp Joins Taxi Squad, Nearing MLB Debut<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportsnet.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CP175861727-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"Report: Twins to promote former Blue Jays prospect Kendry Rojas -  Sportsnet.ca\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1369\">In addition to Rojas, the Twins are also bringing <strong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1291\">Connor Prielipp<\/strong> with the team for the Mets series, according to <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1368\">The Athletic\u2019s Dan Hayes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1553\">However, Prielipp has not yet been officially added to the active roster and is currently part of the team\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1494\">taxi squad<\/strong>. A formal call-up would require an additional roster move.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1729\">Like Rojas, Prielipp was one of Minnesota\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1640\">40-man roster additions last November<\/strong>, highlighting how both pitchers are part of the organization\u2019s long-term pitching plans.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1801\">If promoted, Prielipp would also be making his <strong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1800\">Major League debut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1lzqc7\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1858\">Twins Bullpen and Rotation Flexibility in Focus<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1973\">The timing of these moves is significant as the Twins prepare for a demanding stretch of <strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1972\">13 games in 13 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2100\">Minnesota\u2019s pitching staff has shown signs of strain, and both Rojas and Prielipp could be used in multiple roles, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1xi4lvz\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2136\">Traditional relief appearances<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gvlaix\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2160\">Long relief innings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9p3exv\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2176\">Spot starts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1409h9q\" data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2228\">Possible piggyback usage with existing starters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2440\">With left-handers <strong data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2301\">Kody Funderburk, Taylor Rogers, and Anthony Banda<\/strong> currently anchoring the bullpen, Minnesota is looking for additional stability\u2014especially as Banda has struggled early in the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2545\">Both rookies offer potential upside, but also come with uncertainty given their limited MLB experience.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2550\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"wkf11v\" data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2599\">Kendry Rojas: High Upside, Control Questions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2688\">Rojas enters the majors with intriguing raw stuff but lingering concerns about command.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2795\">This season, the 23-year-old has thrown just <strong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2752\">7 1\/3 innings<\/strong> across rehab and minor league assignments:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2850\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wgzb9c\" data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2813\"><strong data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2811\">0.00 ERA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4v4z74\" data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2834\"><strong data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2832\">7 strikeouts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ct5ztq\" data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2850\"><strong data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2848\">4 walks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2918\">Across his <strong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2899\">Triple-A career (38 1\/3 innings)<\/strong>, Rojas has posted:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2984\">\n<li data-section-id=\"pknwiv\" data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2933\"><strong data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2933\">6.10 ERA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"opw9lf\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2956\"><strong data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2956\">14.06% walk rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lokc1p\" data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2984\"><strong data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2984\">20.31% strikeout rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3180\">While the results have been inconsistent, evaluators remain intrigued by his arm strength. Reports indicate Rojas can reach <strong data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3138\">99 mph with his fastball<\/strong>, which typically sits around the mid-90s.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3350\">Scouting outlets such as <strong data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3227\">Baseball America<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3248\">MLB Pipeline<\/strong> view him as a potential back-end starter, noting a balanced pitch mix but no true elite \u201cplus\u201d pitch.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3355\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"j9qrvk\" data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3409\">Connor Prielipp: Elite Stuff, Durability Concerns<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dtb3yzl0vm3pr.cloudfront.net\/monthly_2026_03\/KendryRojasMT7.jpg.8f4297b274fb7bda23bf6796ba62f9c2.jpg\" alt=\"Twins Daily 2026 Top Prospects: #8 Kendry Rojas, LHP - Minor Leagues - Twins  Daily\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3530\">Unlike Rojas, <strong data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3444\">Connor Prielipp<\/strong> enters the conversation as one of the Twins\u2019 most highly regarded pitching prospects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3638\">A second-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Prielipp has battled injuries throughout his career, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3754\">\n<li data-section-id=\"op8vw8\" data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3673\">Tommy John surgery in college<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1y9xk5x\" data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3702\">Internal brace procedure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ccvi5f\" data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3754\">Limited total workload in professional baseball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3852\">Despite that, his upside remains significant. Across <strong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3836\">36 2\/3 Triple-A innings<\/strong>, he has posted:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3925\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1e76evd\" data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3870\"><strong data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3868\">3.93 ERA<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dmlk70\" data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3900\"><strong data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3898\">30.13% strikeout rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"196gdg0\" data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"3925\"><strong data-start=\"3903\" data-end=\"3923\">13.46% walk rate<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"4089\">Scouting reports highlight a high-velocity fastball that reaches <strong data-start=\"3992\" data-end=\"4002\">98 mph<\/strong>, along with a sharp slider and advanced changeup\u2014both graded as above-average pitches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4244\">The biggest concern for Prielipp remains durability and command consistency, as he has thrown just over <strong data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4229\">128 total minor league innings<\/strong> in his career.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4249\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vut6hm\" data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4321\">Organizational Context: Youth Movement in the Twins\u2019 Pitching Staff<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4323\" data-end=\"4450\">The promotions reflect a broader trend within the Twins organization: a growing emphasis on young, controllable pitching depth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4452\" data-end=\"4632\">Both Rojas and Prielipp were part of Minnesota\u2019s strategy of acquiring or developing arms close to MLB readiness, especially after recent roster turnover and bullpen inconsistency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4669\">The Twins are clearly prioritizing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4800\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1vs69cq\" data-start=\"4670\" data-end=\"4703\">Internal pitching development<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ywyel6\" data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4746\">High-upside arms with multiple options<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a7e7e9\" data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4800\">Flexible usage during extended stretches of games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4805\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1kymmzw\" data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4839\">What Comes Next for Minnesota<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4841\" data-end=\"5002\">With the Mets series opening a long road stretch, the Twins may experiment with both pitchers in different roles depending on game situations and workload needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5151\">If either Rojas or Prielipp performs well early, they could quickly earn more permanent roles in a bullpen that is still searching for consistency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5153\" data-end=\"5302\">For now, both young left-handers represent a high-upside gamble\u2014and a potential spark for a pitching staff entering a critical stretch of the season.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5304\" data-end=\"5307\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1mrtquc\" data-start=\"5309\" data-end=\"5323\">Bottom Line<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5325\" data-end=\"5604\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"5329\" data-end=\"5361\">Minnesota Twins roster moves<\/strong> signal a clear shift toward youth, flexibility, and upside pitching depth. With <strong data-start=\"5442\" data-end=\"5471\">Kendry Rojas set to debut<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5476\" data-end=\"5523\">Connor Prielipp nearing his MLB opportunity<\/strong>, Minnesota is betting that its future arms may be ready to contribute right now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"inline-flex border border-gray-100 dark:border-gray-700 rounded-xl\">\n<div class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary w-px flex-1 self-stretch\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Twins Promote Kendry Rojas, Add Connor Prielipp to Taxi Squad Ahead of Mets Series The Minnesota Twins are making a notable pitching shuffle ahead of their upcoming&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":178536,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-178533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mlb"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Breaking news: Twins shake up roster as Kendry Rojas gets the call-up and Connor Prielipp joins the taxi squad \u26be\ud83d\udd25 Minnesota is making a series of moves aimed at adding fresh arms and long-term upside to the pitching depth chart. Kendry Rojas is set to be promoted, marking another step in his rise through the system as the Twins look to evaluate young talent at the major league level. At the same time, Connor Prielipp being added to the taxi squad signals that the organization is keeping additional high-upside options close as they navigate roster demands. It\u2019s a clear sign the Twins are leaning into development while staying flexible for immediate needs. 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