The Rogers twins era in the Bay Area has come to an end. The San Francisco Giants traded left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers, 34, to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed minor-league pitcher Braxton Roxby.
After one year split between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers in 2022, Rogers joined his twin brother, Tyler Rogers, in the Giants' bullpen. In 64 games last year, Rogers logged a 2.40 ERA and 9.6 K/9.
The Reds continued efforts to shore up areas of need on Wednesday when they acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the Giants for Minor League right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby. According to a source,
The Reds are acquiring Taylor Rogers and $6MM from the Giants in exchange for Braxton Roxby. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The Cincinnati Reds made a noteworthy move on Wednesday to add a former All-Star to their bullpen. The Reds acquired reliever Taylor Rogers from the San
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
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Windber Area High School graduate Braxton Roxby is part of a trade between the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants, according to reports Wednesday afternoon.
The 29-year-old infielder from South Korea tore the labrum in his right shoulder on Aug. 18 and needed season-ending surgery.