Twins Place Kendry Rojas on Minor League Injured List Due to Oblique Strain

The Minnesota Twins have placed left-handed pitcher Kendry Rojas on the minor league injured list due to an oblique strain. Rojas exited his start with Triple-A St. Paul after just one inning on Friday.

While the exact timeline for his recovery remains uncertain, the injury poses a risk to Rojas's season. He has shown promise in his major league appearances, recording a 3.34 ERA and a 26.2% strikeout rate over 29 2/3 innings. Despite a high walk rate of 16.9%, he has generally maintained control in the minors.

Rojas was recently sent back to Triple-A following the Twins' acquisition of Jeff Hoffman at the trade deadline. The team has faced significant injury challenges in their rotation, with other pitchers like Joe Ryan and Mike Paredes also sidelined. As the Twins aim to remain competitive in the AL Wild Card race, they are relying on less experienced pitchers to fill the gaps.