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Keeps rolling with another save Rogers pitched a perfect ninth inning against the Marlins on Thursday, striking out two batters to earn a save.

Impact Rogers was tasked with protecting a one-run ninth-inning lead and handled the situation with ease, striking out the first two batters he faced and retiring the side on 15 pitches. The left-hander already has three saves in May and leads the National League with 11 saves on the season. Rogers has yet to give up a run and has posted a 0.43 WHIP while holding opposing batters to a .105 average over 11.2 innings overall.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 10th save Wednesday Rogers earned the save with a perfect ninth inning in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact Rogers protected a one-run lead with ease, needing only 12 pitches (seven of which were strikes) to retire three batters. The right-hander extended his stretch of outings without allowing a run to 11, and he has given up only four hits and one walk over 10.2 frames on the season. Rogers is tied for the NL lead with 10 saves.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Daily: Bullpen leaks; Hill delivers; Rogers to the rescue Padres have won five of six in spite of and because of performances out of the bullpen

MAY 2, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Earns ninth save Rogers struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.

Impact Rogers has been one of the most reliable ninth-inning options in baseball over the first few weeks of the season, as he hasn't yet allowed a run and has converted nine of 10 save chances. The southpaw has already matched his save total from 2021, and he's establishing plenty of job security as the Padres' closer.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up eighth save Rogers picked up his eighth save of the season after getting two outs without allowing a baserunner or recording a strikeout Friday against the Pirates.

Impact The save situation was created after Craig Stammen gave up a couple hits to start the ninth inning while the Padres were up 7-3. Rogers shut the door for his eighth save of the month, which slots him third in the majors behind Josh Hader and Jordan Romano.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another save Rogers earned the save during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Reds, allowing one hit and zero walks during a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.

Impact Rodgers earned his seventh save of the season and his second in as many days. He currently sports a 0.00 ERA and is 7-for-8 in save opportunities, with his only blown save coming in a multiple-inning save opportunity.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets one-out save Rogers pitched one-third of an inning, retiring the only batter he faced on the way to a save in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Reds.

Impact After the Padres entered the bottom of the ninth inning up 8-3, Rogers was called upon to protect an 8-5 lead with two men on base. He promptly induced a game-ending flyout off the bat of Jake Fraley on the first pitch he threw, securing his sixth save of the season. Rogers is 6-for-7 on save opportunities and has not allowed an earned run while posting a 0.57 WHIP with seven strikeouts over seven innings this year.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save against Dodgers Rogers blew the save during a 3-2 win against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing two hits with two strikeouts in 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact San Diego had a 2-0 lead most of the game until reliever Luis Garcia put two on with one out in the eighth. Rogers was brought in to navigate the jam and struck out Freddie Freeman but surrendered a Trea Turner double to tie the game and blow his first save chance. He stayed in for the ninth and was able to work around a single and HBP to keep the game tied. The 31-year-old is still yet to allow a run through 6.2 innings and his five saves put him among the league leaders.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins avoid sweep as Ryan, bullpen shut down KC in 1-0 win

Joe Ryan pitched six innings of two-hit ball against Kansas City’s revamped lineup, Miguel Sano drove in the game’s only run and the Twins held on for a 1-0 victory to avoid a seri...

APRIL 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Talking with ... Padres closer Taylor Rogers Left-hander Taylor Rogers, the first Padres closer to convert his first five save chances, is settling in nicely with his team in San Diego

APRIL 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Since Opening Day trade, Taylor Rogers has quickly settled in as the Padres' closer In a 4-1 win over the Reds on Monday, Rogers posted both his fifth scoreless inning and his fifth save with his new team.

APRIL 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres Daily: Enough little things; Tatis' barehanded footwork; Machado's tireless production Padres not lighting up scoreboard, but they are playing pristine defense, pitching well, walking, moving runners

APRIL 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Picks up another save Rogers earned a save against the Reds on Monday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning during which he issued one walk and didn't strikeout out any batters.

Impact Rogers had a three-run lead to work with upon his entrance, and he worked around a two-out walk to nail down the save. The southpaw leads the National League in that category with five on the season, and he has yet to give up a run across five appearances. Rogers' standout start with San Diego has made him the unquestioned closer at this point in the campaign.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spins perfect ninth Rogers saved Sunday's 2-1 victory over Atlanta, striking out two in a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Impact Rogers was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and made quick work of the heart of Atlanta's order to lock down his fourth save in as many appearances. The 31-year-old has acclimated well to his new team, submitting four scoreless innings with one hit allowed compared to five strikeouts.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down third save Rogers saved Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants, permitting one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Rogers entered the ninth with a two-run advantage and struck out the final two batters he faced after surrendering a long flyout and a single. That's now three saves in three appearances for the newest Padre, as it's clear Rogers has a firm grip on the closer role and should be among the league leaders in saves if San Diego performs to expectations.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Kwan delivers again, Rogers twins together

Guardians newcomer Steven Kwan has quickly become the biggest story in baseball after a sensational start in a season-opening series at Kansas City

APRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Notches save Saturday Rogers earned the save Saturday against the Diamondbacks after tossing a scoreless inning,

Impact The southpaw was named closer to start the season by manager Bob Melvin and the approach has worked quite well so far, as he has gone perfect in save chances through his first two appearances. He recorded nine saves in both the 2020 and 2021 seasons, but that figure is likely to be surpassed easily considering his role to start the campaign.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hosmer, Machado help Padres pull away late, top D-backs 5-2

Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth, Manny Machado added an RBI double and the San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-2

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Mariners come back after Buxton homer, beat Twins 4-3

Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Notches first save Rodgers saved Friday's 3-0 shutout of the Diamondbacks, recording a 1-2-3 ninth inning with one strikeout.

Impact Making his San Diego debut, the newly acquired Rogers made quick work of the top of Arizona's lineup to secure the Padre's first victory. This could be the first of many saves for the 30-year-old as San Diego stands to be one of the more competitive teams in the National League.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manaea brilliant on mound, Padres top Diamondbacks 3-0

San Diego newcomer Sean Manaea was brilliant on the mound through seven no-hit innings, Jurickson Profar hit a two-run homer and the Padres beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on Fri...

APRIL 9, 2022 • Associated Press

As Twins prepare for life without Taylor Rogers, Jhoan Duran displays 'closer stuff' in Opening Day loss to Mariners The Twins' bullpen struggled last season, but they threw five scoreless innings Friday, highlighted by the rookie Duran's eye-opening debut.

APRIL 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Beer's blast in 9th lifts Diamondbacks over Padres 4-2

Seth Beer launched a game-winning, three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Arizona Diamondbacks a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

APRIL 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Officially named closer Manager Bob Melvin confirmed that Rogers will serve as the Padres' closer to start the season, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Impact It was the expectation that Rogers would serve as the closer in San Diego after the team acquired him Thursday from the Twins, and Melvin did not hesitate in making it official. Rogers should get plenty of opportunity early on, as the team has made several big moves in the latter portions of the offseason, highlighted by the acquisition of Sean Manaea and Luke Voit. Rogers has been at least a part-time closer since the 2019 season, picking up a combined 48 saves with a 3.06 ERA across 121 appearances.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Padres push opening-day payroll to franchise-record $205 million Getting $6.6 million cash in Thursday's trade for Taylor Rogers also kept the Padres below $230 million luxury tax threshold

APRIL 7, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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