Kody Funderburk Returns To Twins' Bullpen As Kendry Rojas Demoted

[Steve Drumwright]

 

As expected, the initial Kendry Rojas era was a brief one.

The 23-year-old, Twins Daily's No. 8 prospect, was returned to Triple-A St. Paul as fellow left-hander Kody Funderburk returned from paternity leave.

We have made the following roster moves:

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— Minnesota Twins (@twinsbaseball.bsky.social) April 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM

Rojas was called up Tuesday and made his MLB debut in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the New York Mets. He pitched two scoreless innings, allowing two hits and three walks with no strikeouts. Overall, a solid outing, especially for a debut.

Rojas was part of the package the Twins got from the Toronto Blue Jays for right-handed reliever Louis Varland and first baseman Ty France.

Funderburk's wife, Alicia, gave birth to the couple's first child, a daughter, Monday, a day off for the team.

 

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[Patzky]

I'd rather have Rojas or even Brebbia or  Bowman than Banda..