![]() ![]() Now though, we know exactly how this has gone. So, the decision (at least in a vacuum) to swing the deal from Minnesota’s perspective made sense. He hadn’t been good for a while, but the stuff suggested it could play, and previous success with Tampa Bay was just two years away. Without Rogers in the fold, and Joe Smith being the only bullpen addition last winter, Pagan was targeted as a necessary add to the relief unit. ![]() Minnesota saw an opportunity to buy low on a high-ceiling starter pitcher, and they assumed risk, likely knowing his medical issues. He wasn’t going to be re-signed and was in the final year of his contract. Rogers was coming off an injury and lacking performance in 2021. Without them ever suggesting as much, I think there’s a few reasons this deal was made. Right before Opening Day 2022 Derek Falvey and Thad Levine sent Taylor Rogers to the San Diego Padres (along with Brent Rooker) in exchange for Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagan (as well as Brayan Medina). ![]()
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