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Twins Promote Two Power Arms Ahead of Mets Series
Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp join the roster after Twins' bullpen struggles in Cincinnati sweep.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:39am
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The Twins' bullpen struggles have led them to call up two of their top pitching prospects, who could provide a much-needed boost with their power arms.NYC TodayThe Minnesota Twins are bringing up two hard-throwing left-handed pitching prospects, Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp, to join the big-league roster ahead of a series against the New York Mets. The moves come after the Twins' bullpen faltered in a series sweep by the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, blowing late leads in multiple games.
Why it matters
The Twins' bullpen has been a weak spot so far this season, and the team is hoping the additions of Rojas and Prielipp can provide a boost with their power arms. The Twins will need strong pitching to compete in the AL Central, and these prospects could be the answer to solidifying the relief corps.
The details
Rojas, the Twins' No. 9 overall prospect, and Prielipp, their No. 5 prospect, have both been pitching well at Triple-A St. Paul this season. Rojas has thrown six scoreless innings with five strikeouts, while Prielipp has a 2.30 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 15.2 innings. The Twins are also placing reliever Kody Funderburk on the paternity list, opening up roster spots for the two young arms.
- The Twins will promote Kendry Rojas to the big-league roster in time for Tuesday's series opener against the New York Mets.
- The Twins will also add left-handed prospect Connor Prielipp to the team's taxi squad on Tuesday.
The players
Kendry Rojas
A left-handed pitching prospect ranked as the Twins' No. 9 overall prospect, who has pitched well at Triple-A St. Paul this season.
Connor Prielipp
A left-handed pitching prospect ranked as the Twins' No. 5 overall prospect, who has a 2.30 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 15.2 innings at Triple-A St. Paul.
Kody Funderburk
A Twins reliever who will go on the paternity list, opening up roster spots for Rojas and Prielipp.
What’s next
The Twins will hope that Rojas and Prielipp can provide a boost to their struggling bullpen as they take on the Mets in New York this week.
The takeaway
The Twins are turning to their top pitching prospects in an effort to shore up their bullpen issues, which have contributed to their recent losing streak. If Rojas and Prielipp can deliver quality innings, it could be a turning point for the Twins' season.
