Kendry Rojas, Cuban lefty, on a fast track to the majors after the Twins acquired him at the deadline in the Louie Varland deal. He sits 93-98 mph with a three-pitch mix and a track record of whiffs, giving Minnesota a potential frontline starter or elite reliever if the development continues. In AAA, he’s adjusting to better-hitters and longer outings, with a modest 5.40 ERA but eye-catching strikeout potential as he sharpens command.

Rojas’ path hasn’t been linear—injuries and limited innings clouded the ceiling—but velocity gains and improved pitch execution hint at a high upside. He’s the youngest arm on the Saints and could factor into big-league plans as soon as next year. The trade also included Alan Roden, and the Twins have earmarked other young starters like Mick Abel and Taj Bradley as part of their rebuild. Representing Cuba remains a core part of his identity as he climbs the ladder.

Garrett Crochet’s meteoric rise reshapes the AL as he shifts from White Sox reliever to Boston’s rotation ace. A 2.38 ERA, 207 strikeouts and 14 wins pace a Red Sox staff that has surged toward a long-awaited playoff return. Crochet’s extension locks him in as a front-line option, while Giolito and Bello anchor a fierce trio that’s carried Boston through a clutch stretch. The piece also notes the Trade that brought Crochet south and the mindset that keeps him chasing October glory.

Behind Crochet, the Red Sox have steadied their rotation and clawed back into contention, overturning recent missteps with a high-leverage mix of depth and development. The narrative weaves through the organizational moves, the players who stepped up, and Crochet’s own odyssey—from a starter question in Tennessee to a franchise cornerstone in Boston and a potential Cy Young conversation closer to reality.

As the season narrows, Crochet embodies the sport’s paradox: the more you think you’ve mastered it, the more the cycle resets. His story—the grind, the tinkering with a sinker and cutter, and the confidence to own the role—serves as a blueprint for fantasy managers eyeing elite volume, high strikeouts, and durable wins down the stretch.