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Taylor Allen Rogers (born December 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs. Rogers played college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats, and was selected by the Twins in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB draft. He was an All-Star in 2021.

Key Information

Early life

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Rogers attended Chatfield Senior High School near Littleton, Colorado, playing for both the baseball team and the basketball team.[1] In 2008 he had a 5–2 win–loss record with a 1.98 earned run average (ERA) and 82 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched.[1] He was named first-team All-State.[1] In 2009, he was named All-Region.[1]

College career

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The Baltimore Orioles selected him in the 37th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He did not sign with the Orioles, and instead attended the University of Kentucky to play college baseball for the Kentucky Wildcats. In 2010, he tied for the Southeastern Conference lead in losses (7) and runs allowed (68), as he went 4–7 with a 6.40 ERA.[2]

In 2011, Rogers tied for second in the Southeastern Conference in losses (7), and was third-highest in runs allowed (56).[3] After the 2011 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League, was 2–3 with a 1.76 ERA and an 0.946 WHIP in six starts, and was named a league all-star.[4][5] In 2012, he was 6-4 and was fourth in the Southeastern Conference in runs allowed (45) and 11th in strikeouts (84).[6] Pitching in college from 2010 to 2012, he was 13–18 with a 5.35 ERA.[7]

Professional career

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Draft and minor leagues

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Rogers with the Minnesota Twins in 2018

After his junior season at Kentucky, the Minnesota Twins selected Rogers in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB draft.[8] Rogers signed with the Twins for a signing bonus of $100,000, and made his professional debut that season with the Elizabethton Twins, and also played for the Beloit Snappers.[9][10] In 15 games (10 starts) between both teams, he was 4–3 with a 2.27 ERA.

Rogers started 2013 with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, and was promoted to the Fort Myers Miracle during the season, with whom his 11 wins were third in the Florida State League and his three complete games and two shutouts led the league.[11][12] In 25 games between the two clubs, 24 of which were starts, Rogers was 11–7 with a 2.88 ERA. He was named a Florida State League post-season All Star.[13]

In 2014 he pitched for the New Britain Rock Cats, with whom he compiled an 11–6 record with a 3.29 ERA in 24 games started in which he pitched 145 innings (6th in the Eastern League) and had 113 strikeouts (5th), with his 11 wins tied for third in the league.[14] He was named an Eastern League mid-season All Star.[13]

In 2015 he played for the Rochester Red Wings, with whom he posted an 11–12 record with a 3.98 ERA in 28 games (27 starts; tied for the International League lead) covering 174 innings (2nd) with 126 strikeouts (2nd), with his 11 wins tied for third in the league.[15] He was named an International League mid-season All Star.[13] The Twins added Rogers to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.[16] He began 2016 with Rochester.

Minnesota Twins (2016–2021)

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Rogers was called up to the major leagues on April 13, 2016, and he made his major league debut the next day.[17] He was optioned to Rochester on April 19, and recalled to Minnesota on May 17. After his promotion, he spent the rest of the season with Minnesota, going 3–1 with a 3.96 ERA in 57 relief appearances covering 61.1 innings in which he struck out 64 batters.[18]

Rogers spent all of the 2017 season with the Twins, pitching to a 7–3 record, a 3.07 ERA, and a 1.31 WHIP in 55+23 innings pitched, with a major-league-leading 30 holds.[19] In the 2018 season, Rogers appeared in 72 games (9th in the AL) for Minnesota, pitching to a 1–2 record with two saves in 68+13 innings in which he struck out 75 batters, and had a WHIP of 0.951.[18]

In 2019, Rogers began as a setup man before being installed as the closer. He was 2-4 and recorded 30 saves (4th in the AL) in 36 opportunities with an ERA of 2.61, striking out 90 batters in 69 innings (11.7 strikeouts/9 innings), allowed 1.4 walks per 9 innings (among the lowest 2% in the major leagues), and had a WHIP of 1.000.[18][20] He received the Twins Joseph W. Haynes Pitcher of the Year Award.[13] In 2020, Rogers was 2–4 with nine saves (5th in the AL) and a 4.05 ERA in 21 games, in 20 innings in which he struck out 24 batters while walking four batters.[18]

On July 12, 2021, Rogers was named to the 2021 All-Star Game.[21] For the 2021 season, he was 2–4 with 9 saves and a 3.35 ERA, as in 40.1 innings he struck out 59 batters (13.2 strikeouts/9 innings), while allowing only 1.8 walks/9 innings.[18]

San Diego Padres (2022)

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On April 7, 2022, the Twins traded Rogers, Brent Rooker, and cash considerations to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Chris Paddack, Emilio Pagán, and a player to be named later.[22] Minor leaguer Brayan Medina was sent to the Twins as the player to be named later on April 21.[23]

Rogers became the Padres closer,[24] but was removed from the role in late July after two consecutive blown saves.[25]

Milwaukee Brewers (2022)

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On August 1, 2022, the Padres traded Rogers, Dinelson Lamet, Esteury Ruiz, and Robert Gasser to the Milwaukee Brewers for Josh Hader.[26]

In 2022 between the two teams he was 4–8 with 31 saves (5th in the NL) with a 4.76 ERA, and pitched in 66 games (10th), as in 64+13 innings he struck out 84 batters (11.8 strikeouts/9 innings).[18] He relied 63% of the time on an 81 mph slider (against which batters hit .177, and left-handed batters hit .102), and 36% of the time on a 94 mph sinker (against which batters hit .304, and left-handed batters hit .250).[27]

San Francisco Giants (2023–2024)

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On December 28, 2022, Rogers signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, before his brother, Tyler, re-signed with the team.[28] He made 60 appearances out of the bullpen in 2023, compiling a 6–4 record and 3.83 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 51+23 innings pitched.[29]

Rogers made 64 relief appearances for the Giants during the 2024 season, accumulating a 1–4 record and 2.40 ERA with 64 strikeouts across 60 innings pitched.[30]

Cincinnati Reds (2025)

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On January 29, 2025, the Giants traded Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Braxton Roxby and cash.[31] Rogers made 40 relief appearances for Cincinnati, compiling a 2–2 record and 2.45 ERA with 34 strikeouts over 33 innings of work.[32]

Chicago Cubs (2025)

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On July 30, 2025, the Reds traded Rogers, middle infield prospect Sammy Stafura, and cash considerations to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes.[33] The following day, the Pirates traded him to the Chicago Cubs along with cash considerations in exchange for minor league outfielder Ivan Brethowr.[34]

Personal life

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Rogers' identical mirror image twin brother, Tyler, who is younger by 30 seconds, is a pitcher for the New York Mets.[35][36] The brothers became the tenth set of twins to play in MLB.[37][38]

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Taylor Allen Rogers (born December 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher who throws and bats left-handed. He played college baseball for the at the before being selected by the in the 11th round (340th overall pick) of the . Rogers made his MLB debut with the Twins on April 14, 2016, and spent his first six seasons with the organization (2016–2021), where he emerged as a key arm, recording 50 saves and earning selection to the 2021 . Following his All-Star campaign, Rogers was traded to the Padres in March 2022 and later to the Milwaukee Brewers midseason that year, before signing a three-year, $33 million contract with the San Francisco Giants ahead of the 2023 season. In 2025, after being traded to the from the Giants in January, he appeared in games for the Reds and Chicago Cubs (via a brief stop with the in July, where he did not pitch), contributing 53 strikeouts over 50.2 with a 3.38 before becoming a on November 2, 2025. Over his career spanning 566 games, Rogers has compiled a 31–36 record, 3.34 , 83 saves, and 626 strikeouts in 541.1 . Notably, he is the identical twin brother of , a fellow MLB who played for the Giants from 2019 to 2025 before being traded to the Mets.

Early life and amateur career

Early life and high school

Taylor Rogers was born on December 17, 1990, in , . He is the son of Scott and Amy Rogers. Rogers has an identical twin brother, , who was born 30 seconds later and also pursued a career as a Major League Baseball pitcher. Rogers attended Chatfield Senior High School in , where he played as a two-year letterwinner under coach Mike Yansak. He earned first-team All-State and All-Colorado honors as a senior in 2008, when he also led his team to the state final four, and was named All-region in 2009 while leading his club team to the that year. As a senior in 2008, he posted a 5-2 record with a 1.98 ERA and 82 strikeouts over 53 innings pitched. Following his high school career, Rogers was selected by the Orioles in the 37th round (1,106th overall) of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft. Despite the draft selection, Rogers chose to attend college, opting for the after receiving limited scholarship offers—primarily from and .

College career

Rogers enrolled at the in 2010, where he played for the under head coach Gary Henderson. As a redshirt freshman in 2010, he started 14 games in the rotation, posting a 4–7 record with a 6.40 over 83 . In 2011, as a , Rogers transitioned to include some relief outings alongside starts, finishing with a 3–7 record, 5.14 , and 49 strikeouts in 77 innings across 14 appearances (13 starts). His junior year in 2012 saw him solidify as the Friday night starter, going 6–4 with a 4.53 and 84 strikeouts in 89.1 innings over 17 appearances (15 starts). Over his three-season college career (2010–2012), Rogers compiled a 13–18 record, 5.34 , 172 strikeouts, and 249.1 in 45 appearances (42 starts). During his time at Kentucky, Rogers developed his pitching arsenal, featuring a left-handed that increased in velocity to the mid-90s by his junior year, complemented by off-speed pitches like a and . Following the season, he gained valuable experience in the , appearing for the where he posted a 2–3 record with a 1.76 , 25 strikeouts, and a 0.95 over 30.2 in six starts. This summer performance helped refine his command and contributed to his selection in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the .

Professional career

Draft and minor leagues

Rogers was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 11th round (340th overall) of the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft out of the University of Kentucky. He signed with the organization for a $100,000 bonus and made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Elizabethton Twins of the Appalachian League, where he posted a 2–1 record and 1.80 ERA in 30 innings across nine starts. Rogers finished the 2012 season with the Class A Beloit Snappers, adding a 2–2 mark and 2.70 ERA in 33.1 innings, contributing to a combined 4–3 record, 2.27 ERA, and 74 strikeouts in 63.1 innings as a starter. In 2013, Rogers began the year with the Class A Cedar Rapids Kernels before transitioning to the High Class A Fort Myers Miracle, where he emerged as a reliable starter with an 11–7 record, 2.88 ERA, and 93 strikeouts over 140.2 innings in 25 appearances (24 starts). He reached Double-A in 2014 with the New Britain Rock Cats, delivering a breakout campaign that included an 11–6 record, 3.29 ERA, and 113 strikeouts in 145 innings across 27 starts (24 games started), helping anchor the rotation while limiting opponents to a .264 batting average. Rogers advanced to Triple-A Rochester Red Wings in 2015, logging a career-high 174 innings in 30 starts with an 11–12 record, 3.98 ERA, and 126 strikeouts, ranking second in the minors in innings pitched that season. Throughout his four seasons from 2012 to 2015, Rogers maintained a 37–28 record with a 3.10 , 406 strikeouts, and 1.31 across 523 innings, primarily as a . No significant injuries hampered his development during this period. Following his solid Triple-A performance, the Twins converted Rogers to a relief role in 2016, positioning him for his major league debut later that year.

Minnesota Twins (2016–2021)

Taylor Rogers made his major league debut with the on April 14, 2016, against the at , where he pitched 0.2 innings and allowed no runs in a 3-1 loss. During his six seasons with the Twins from 2016 to 2021, Rogers established himself as a reliable left-handed reliever, primarily serving as a and occasional closer, appearing exclusively in relief roles across 319 games. His pitching arsenal centered on a sinker-slider combination, with the sinker used for groundballs and the slider generating swings and misses, contributing to a career strikeout rate of approximately 10.3 /9 innings during this period. In his debut season of 2016, Rogers appeared in 57 games, posting a 3-1 record with a 3.96 over 61.1 and 64 strikeouts. He built on this in 2017 and 2018, combining for a 2.83 across 124 in 141 appearances, with 7 wins in 2017 and a career-high 75 strikeouts in 2018 while limiting opponents to a .198 . Rogers transitioned to a more prominent closing role in 2019, earning 30 saves and a 2.61 in 60 games, with 90 strikeouts in 69 as the Twins' primary late-inning option. The 2020 season, shortened by the , saw Rogers in 21 games with a 4.05 over 20 , including 9 saves and 24 strikeouts, though he struggled in the postseason with an 81.00 in limited action. In 2021, Rogers earned his first selection as an injury replacement, appearing in 40 games with a 3.35 , 9 saves, and 59 strikeouts in 40.1 before a finger injury sidelined him in late July. Over his Twins tenure through 2021, Rogers compiled a 17-18 record with a 3.27 , allowing 235 hits and 91 earned runs while striking out 361 batters in 314.2 innings, solidifying his value as a high-leverage arm with strong command (1.15 WHIP).

San Diego Padres (2022)

Taylor Rogers was acquired by the Padres from the Minnesota Twins on April 7, 2022, in exchange for pitchers and , along with outfielder and cash considerations sent to . At the time of the trade, Rogers was arbitration-eligible and had agreed to a one-year, $7.3 million with the Twins to avoid hearings. The deal positioned Rogers as a key addition to the Padres' , where manager immediately named him the closer ahead of . In 2022, Rogers appeared in 42 games for the Padres, posting a 3–2 record with a 5.19 over 24.1 . He recorded 28 saves, tying for the major league lead at the time of his eventual departure, but struggled significantly with home runs, allowing five in limited action for a rate of 1.85 per nine . Early in the season, Rogers excelled in the ninth-inning role, securing multiple high-leverage outs and contributing to the Padres' competitive start. However, his performance declined after June, with an 8.15 over his final 21 before the deadline, prompting a shift away from closing duties. On July 29, 2022, the Padres removed Rogers from the closer role following consecutive blown saves, transitioning him to a setup or lefty specialist capacity in the middle innings. Despite the challenges, he tallied 14 strikeouts against 17 walks during his tenure, highlighting ongoing command issues amid the team's push for a playoff spot. Rogers' time with the Padres ended on August 1, 2022, when he was traded to the Brewers as part of a four-player swap that brought closer to ; in return, the Brewers received Rogers, minor league pitcher Robert Gasser, outfielder , and pitcher .

Milwaukee Brewers (2022)

On August 1, 2022, the Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Diego Padres in a multi-player trade that sent closer to San Diego; in return, Milwaukee received Rogers along with pitching prospect Robert Gasser, outfielder , and pitcher . The deal aimed to bolster the Brewers' bullpen depth amid a competitive race, with Rogers bringing his experience as a former closer. Rogers debuted for Milwaukee the following day and went on to appear in 24 games during the remainder of the 2022 season, primarily serving as a middle reliever in a bullpen that featured multiple high-leverage arms. Over 23 innings pitched, he recorded a 0-3 record with three saves, a 5.48 ERA, and 36 strikeouts, allowing 16 earned runs while limiting opponents to a .243 batting average against. His usage often came in mid-to-late innings, contributing to efforts to stabilize relief outings as the Brewers fought to stay in playoff contention, though the team ultimately finished second in the division with an 86-76 record. Following the season, the Brewers declined to tender Rogers a for 2023, electing instead to let the arbitration-eligible enter free agency on November 6, 2022. This decision reflected Milwaukee's roster adjustments heading into the offseason, prioritizing cost control and other options after Rogers' uneven performance post-trade.

San Francisco Giants (2023–2024)

On December 28, 2022, Rogers signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, marking his return to free agency after a brief stint with the Milwaukee Brewers the previous year. The deal, which paid him $9 million in 2023 and $12 million each in 2024 and 2025, positioned him as a key left-handed reliever in the Giants' alongside his twin brother Tyler, who also pitched for the team. In 2023, Rogers appeared in 60 games for the Giants, posting a 6–4 record with a 3.83 over 51⅔ innings while recording 12 holds and 2 saves. After a challenging start to the season where he allowed seven earned runs in his first five outings, Rogers rebounded strongly, becoming a reliable middle reliever with 64 strikeouts and limiting opponents to a .211 . His performance solidified his role in the Giants' pitching staff during a 79–83 season. Rogers built on that momentum in , making 64 relief appearances with a 1–4 record and an improved 2.40 across 60 innings, including 8 holds and 64 strikeouts. He maintained effectiveness against both left-handed and right-handed batters, contributing to the Giants' improved 80–82 record and their position in the race, though the team ultimately missed the . His consistent workload and command helped stabilize the amid roster transitions. Over his two seasons with the Giants, Rogers compiled a 7–8 record with a 3.10 in 124 games, totaling 111⅔ and 128 strikeouts while earning 20 holds. On January 29, 2025, prior to the start of the season, the Giants traded him to the along with $6 million in cash considerations for minor league Braxton Roxby, effectively shedding the final year of his contract as part of a adjustment.

Cincinnati Reds (2025)

On January 29, 2025, the acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Braxton Roxby, with the Giants also sending $6 million to help cover Rogers' $12 million salary for the year. The move was intended to strengthen the Reds' with a veteran lefty specialist who had previously earned two selections and a Reliever of the Year award. Rogers quickly integrated into the Reds' relief corps, serving as a primary left-handed option out of the throughout the first half of the 2025 season. In 40 appearances for , he compiled a 2–2 record with a 2.45 over 33 , allowing 29 hits and 9 runs while striking out 34 batters. His performance provided stability in late-inning situations, particularly against left-handed hitters, where he limited opponents to a .220 . Despite his solid contributions, Rogers' tenure with the Reds ended abruptly at the trade deadline. On July 30, 2025, he was packaged with prospect Sammy Stafura and cash considerations to the as part of a deal that brought to . The transaction, which included additional prospects moving between teams, focused partly on salary relief for the Reds amid roster adjustments for the stretch run.

Pittsburgh Pirates (2025)

On July 30, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers and shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes and two minor leaguers, Alainza Guillen and Jose Leclerc. This transaction was part of a broader salary dump for the Pirates, as Rogers was owed the remaining $12 million of his 2025 salary. Rogers did not appear in any games for the Pirates and was held on their roster for less than 24 hours. On July 31, 2025, the Pirates traded Rogers to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfield prospect Brethowr. The back-to-back trades occurred during a chaotic MLB trade deadline, highlighted by the simultaneous deal of Rogers' twin brother, , from the Giants to the . Rogers provided no statistical contribution during his brief tenure with , serving solely as an intermediary in the multi-team financial maneuver.

Chicago Cubs (2025)

On July 31, 2025, the Chicago Cubs acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the in exchange for outfield prospect Ivan Brethowr, continuing a chain of deadline trades that had seen Rogers move from the Giants to the and then the Pirates earlier that week. He was assigned jersey number 23. Rogers appeared in 17 games for the Cubs, logging 17.2 innings with a 5.09 , surrendering 18 hits and 10 earned runs while focusing on high-leverage lefty matchups. Across his full 2025 season with the Reds and Cubs, he finished with a 3-2 record, 3.38 , 53 strikeouts in 50.2 innings, 0 saves, and a 1.38 , emphasizing his role as a situational lefty specialist against right-handed batters (27.0 IP, limiting opponents to a .226 average). During an impressive late-season stretch from to , Rogers delivered several scoreless outings in critical spots, helping stabilize the Cubs' amid their push for a playoff berth. These efforts contributed to Chicago's 92-70 regular-season finish and wild card qualification, though the team fell in the NL Division Series to the Brewers 3-2; Rogers posted a 0.00 in limited postseason action during the wild card round but was omitted from the NLDS roster. After the season concluded, Rogers elected free agency on November 2, 2025, with the Cubs opting not to extend a qualifying offer to the 35-year-old veteran.

Personal life

Family

Taylor Rogers was born in , to parents Scott and Amy Rogers. His father, Scott, served as the deputy chief of operations for the West Metro Fire Rescue, a department in the area, until his retirement in December 2022. The family has deep roots in , where Rogers and his identical twin brother, Tyler—born just 30 seconds after him—grew up. The Rogers family provided strong support for the twins' early baseball pursuits, with Amy frequently traveling to tournaments by hitching up the family's fifth-wheel trailer to attend games across states like Nebraska and Missouri. This encouragement helped foster their shared passion for the sport from backyard practices in Colorado. No other siblings are noted in public records. Rogers maintains a private and is not married. As of 2023, he was with Sofia F., a kindergarten teacher and former cheerleader also from Littleton. He has no publicly known children. During the off-season, Rogers resides in , close to his family.

Twin brother and notable events

Taylor Rogers and his identical twin brother, , were born just 30 seconds apart on December 17, 1990, in , with Taylor being the elder. Both pursued professional baseball careers as relief pitchers, though Taylor is a left-hander while Tyler is a right-hander known for his distinctive delivery. Tyler was selected by the Giants in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of and made his major league debut in 2019, following a path that mirrored Taylor's own journey after being drafted by the in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB Draft from the . The brothers' careers have intersected in remarkable ways, including their time as teammates on the Giants from 2023 to early 2025, where they often dressed identically for games and contributed to a strong . A historic milestone came during the 2025 trade deadline when the twins were dealt on consecutive days—Taylor from the to the on July 30 and then to the Chicago Cubs on July 31, while Tyler moved from the Giants to the on July 30—marking the first instance of twin brothers being traded in such close proximity in MLB history. Taylor earned honors in 2021 with the Twins, a personal peak that highlighted his effectiveness as a closer, while Tyler has been a consistent , often drawing consideration for his reliability. Their shared professional trajectory underscores a rare in the sport. The Rogers brothers maintain a close bond that extends beyond the field, living together every offseason in and frequently training as a pair to stay sharp. Taylor has described their relationship as fiercely competitive yet deeply supportive, noting in interviews that they push each other during workouts and discuss pitching strategies extensively. Tyler echoed this, emphasizing how their mirrored paths—from high school standouts at Chatfield Senior High to MLB bullpens—have fostered mutual motivation, with public comments often highlighting their playful rivalry, such as debating who throws harder across fields during childhood. This dynamic has been a constant throughout their careers, helping them navigate the demands of . In addition to their baseball pursuits, the brothers engage in philanthropy through the Rogers Family Foundation, established in 2018 to support resources for firefighters in and the Minneapolis-St. Paul area—a cause close to their hearts given their roots and Taylor's time with the Twins. Off the diamond, they enjoy 's outdoor lifestyle, often spending time and tossing baseballs in open fields, activities that trace back to their upbringing in the state. The twins' story adds to the rarity of siblings in MLB; they represent only the 10th set of twins to both reach the majors and the first pair of identical twin pitchers in league history, surpassing previous twin duos like the Minors, who played in the early but not exclusively as pitchers.

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