Trevor Rogers’ return to the Marlins rotation is finally in sight. The menacing left-hander who’s been absent throughout the month of August due to a family emergency looked like his usual self during Tuesday’s rehab start with Low-A Jupiter. He stretched out to 55 pitches while striking out half of the 12 batters he faced. He’s got another minor league tune-up scheduled for Sunday, then ought to rejoin the Marlins active roster to pitch the following weekend.
Is the National League Rookie of the Year award still a realistic goal for him?
The 2021 NL All-Star had been the clear frontrunner throughout the first half of the season.