"A move that raised eyebrows on both sides of the coin was the 2025 trade deadline deal between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins where each team acquired a pitcher and a hitter. Toronto landed relief pitcher Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France. The Twins got two prospects, outfielder Alan Roden, who made his MLB debut earlier in the season, and Kendry Rojas who has yet to play at the MLB level."
"However, that could soon change for Rojas, as the former Blue Jays prospect could quickly become big part of the Twins pitching plans. Could former Blue Jays prospect make an impact with the Twins this season? Rojas was one of six prospects added to the Twins 40-man roster ahead of the deadline on Tuesday evening. He currently ranks as the No. 5 prospect in the Twins system and could compete for a role on the big league team in spring."
"Scouts are saying he could fit in either the starting rotation or as a bullpen arm and they are going to let that play out in Spring Training. The 22-year-old left hander has battled some injuries over the last few seasons but the signs are encouraging that he could become a useful piece for Minnesota. His fastball has touched 97 mph while his secondary pitches, a slider and a changeup, sit around 86-87 mph."
The 2025 trade deadline sent Louis Varland and Ty France to Toronto while the Twins received prospects Alan Roden and Kendry Rojas. Rojas was added to Minnesota's 40-man roster and is the No. 5 prospect in the Twins system. The 22-year-old left-hander has shown a fastball up to 97 mph with a slider and changeup in the mid-80s. He has dealt with injuries in recent seasons but has improved year over year in Toronto's system. Scouts view him as a potential starter or bullpen arm and will evaluate his role in Spring Training. Varland became a key high-leverage reliever for Toronto down the stretch.
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