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Rojas Throws Four Shutout Innings, Twins Beat Athletics

7/26/2026

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Mike Paredes was scratched from his start against the Oakland Athletics because of a left oblique strain.
Left-hander Kendry Rojas replaced him, pitched four shutout innings, allowed one hit, struck out five, delivering a 2-0 win for the Twins.
If Paredes is placed on the injured list, the Twins could activate left-hander Connor Prielipp, on the IL since July 9 with a blister.

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Mike Paredes was scratched from his start against the Oakland Athletics because of a left oblique strain.
Left-hander Kendry Rojas replaced him, pitched four shutout innings, allowed one hit, struck out five, delivering a 2-0 win for the Twins.
If Paredes is placed on the injured list, the Twins could activate left-hander Connor Prielipp, on the IL since July 9 with a blister.