Padres' Taylor Rogers: 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.

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.