2 articles
TOR •
about 1 month ago
Rogers provides Toronto with an elite setup specialist to help bridge the gap to closer Jeff Hoffman. The 34-year-old submariner is coming off the strongest campaign of his career where he recorded a microscopic 1.98 ERA — 2.88 FIP — and 16.1 percent strikeout rate across 77 1/3 innings over a league-high 81 appearances between the Giants and Mets. He’s been one of the most durable workhorse relievers in baseball, making a staggering 374 appearances over the past half-decade. The deal includes a $12 million vesting option for 2029 that converts after 110 appearances from 2027-2028 or 60 appearances in 2028.
NYM •
6 months ago
The trade is now official, and it’s a hefty return for a rental reliever. The Mets are acquiring a proven high-leverage weapon in Rogers, who has been exceptional this season with a sparkling 1.80 ERA and 38/4 K/BB ratio over 50 innings (53 appearances). The 34-year-old side-winder has made a staggering 392 appearances since 2019 and brings exactly the type of postseason-tested experience a contender needs to bolster its bullpen for a deep October run.