Twins Call Up Rojas, Prielipp for Pitching Boost

0:00It's April 21st. This is MLB News Today, powered by AI You're Around the Diamond Update. I'm Corey with the story. The Minnesota twins just made some roster shakes to bolster their pitching staff during a tough stretch. They officially recalled lefty Kendri Rojas from Triple A for his big league debut, while placing reliever Cody Funderberg on the paternity list. Right-hander Mick Abel landed on the 15-day injured list with Elbow inflammation, and to fill that spot, third baseman Royce Lewis is back from, his own injury rehab. Earlier reports had the twins eyeing Rojas and fellow lefty Connor Prelipp for their series against the Mets. Rojas got the full call-up, but Prelipp is hanging with the taxi squad for now, not yet on the active roster. Wednesday's starter is still to be determined, so one of these young arms might get the nod depending on how things shake out tonight. Fans are buzzing about these debuts since the twins' bullpen has been shaky, especially their lefties like Anthony Vanda. Rojas, a 23-year-old Cuban prospect traded from the Blue Jays last summer, brings heat

1:04up to 99 miles per hour, but needs to tame. His walks. Prelipp, a homegrown second-round pick from 2022, packs spin on his slider and change up. Though injuries like Tommy John have slowed him down. Both rank high in the twins' system, Rojas around 8th to 10th, Prelipp top 5, with solid minor league numbers and limited action this year. Rojas hasn't given up a run in 7th and a third innings at triple A in lower levels, striking out 7. Prelipp looks sharper lately with a 30% strikeout rate over 15th and 2-thirds frames. With 13 games in 13 days ahead, expect Rahas or Prelipp to piggyback starts or eat long relief innings to save the rotation. These raw talents could spark the pen right when Minnesota needs in most.