Taylor Rogers

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Minnesota Twins · RP

Age 356' 3" · 190 lbsThrows Left

#594 Current#398 Preseason

FBaseball Overview

At 35 years old, Rogers operates primarily as a relief pitcher for the Twins but lacks the save opportunities that make relievers fantasy-valuable, posting just 2 saves through early 2026 after recording none in 2025. His strikeout rate remains serviceable with 26 K through 30.2 innings this season, though his ERA and WHIP have both deteriorated significantly from last year's 3.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP to 6.16 ERA and 1.70 WHIP, signaling diminished effectiveness. His fantasy appeal hinges almost entirely on accumulating strikeouts in a relief role, but the elevated ERA makes him a risky streaming option in most formats. Fantasy managers should view Rogers as a deep bench piece at best, betting that his 2025 performance represents his true talent level and that 2026 volatility stabilizes as the season progresses.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	Minnesota Twins	57	3	1	0	3.96	1.29	64	61.1	16
2017	Minnesota Twins	69	7	3	0	3.07	1.31	49	55.2	21
2018	Minnesota Twins	72	1	2	2	2.63	0.95	75	68.1	16
2019	Minnesota Twins	60	2	4	30	2.61	1.00	90	69.0	11
2020	Minnesota Twins	21	2	4	9	4.05	1.50	24	20.0	4
2021	Minnesota Twins	40	2	4	9	3.35	1.14	59	40.1	8
2022	2 teams▼	66	4	8	31	4.76	1.18	84	64.1	19
2023	San Francisco Giants	60	6	4	2	3.83	1.24	64	51.2	25
2024	San Francisco Giants	64	1	4	0	2.40	1.25	64	60.0	22
2025	2 teams▼	57	3	2	0	3.38	1.38	53	50.2	23
2026	Minnesota Twins	65	6	4	2	4.33	1.59	54	60.1	31
Career	Totals	631	37	40	85	3.44	1.23	680	601.2	196

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	2 teams▼	15	10	4	3	2.27	1.11	74	63.1	17
2013	2 teams▼	25	24	11	7	2.88	1.20	93	140.2	36
2014	New Britain Rock Cats	24	24	11	6	3.29	1.29	113	145.0	37
2015	Rochester Red Wings	28	27	11	12	3.98	1.34	126	174.0	44
2016	Rochester Red Wings	7	2	0	1	4.50	1.67	15	18.0	6
Career	Totals	99	87	37	29	3.33	1.28	421	541	140

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	8.2	0-1	0	2.08	1.50	9	4

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	30.1	3-1	0	2.37	1.48	29	19

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo92.1 mph

Avg Spin2514 rpm

Whiff %18.9%

K %19.6%

BB %11.2%

Hard Hit %28.0%

Barrel %5.9%

xERA4.12

xBA Against0.240

xSLG Against0.364

BA Against0.277

SLG Against0.404

GB%37.1%

FB%31.2%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

Minnesota Twins

3.96

1.29

61.1

2017

Minnesota Twins

3.07

1.31

55.2

2018

Minnesota Twins

2.63

0.95

68.1

2019

Minnesota Twins

2.61

1.00

69.0

2020

Minnesota Twins

4.05

1.50

20.0

2021

Minnesota Twins

3.35

1.14

40.1

2022

2 teams▼

4.76

1.18

64.1

2023

San Francisco Giants

3.83

1.24

51.2

2024

San Francisco Giants

2.40

1.25

60.0

2025

2 teams▼

3.38

1.38

50.2

2026

Minnesota Twins

4.33

1.59

60.1

Career

Totals

631

3.44

1.23

680

601.2

196

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

2 teams▼

2.27

1.11

63.1

2013

2 teams▼

2.88

1.20

140.2

2014

New Britain Rock Cats

3.29

1.29

113

145.0

2015

Rochester Red Wings

3.98

1.34

126

174.0

2016

Rochester Red Wings

4.50

1.67

18.0

Career

Totals

3.33

1.28

421

541

140

W-L

ERA

WHIP

8.2

0-1

2.08

1.50

W-L

ERA

WHIP

30.1

3-1

2.37

1.48