Which 2026 deadline candidate was an MLB All-Star as a Miami Marlins rookie in 2021?

Trevor Rogers was an MLB All-Star as a Miami Marlins rookie in 2021. The left-handed pitcher earned his first All-Star selection during a breakout season in which he emerged as one of the National League’s most effective young starters.

The Marlins drafted Rogers 13th overall in the first round of the 2017 MLB draft out of Texas Tech. He made his major-league debut in 2020, but retained rookie status entering 2021 because the pandemic-shortened season limited his playing time. That distinction is why he could be both a Marlins rookie and an All-Star in 2021.

Rogers opened the 2021 season in Miami’s rotation and quickly became known for his fastball, slider and strikeout ability. He was selected for the All-Star Game in Denver and finished second in National League Rookie of the Year voting behind Cincinnati’s Jonathan India.

The clue is not referring to Sandy Alcantara, another prominent Marlins pitcher, or to a later All-Star season. Rogers’ recognition came specifically in 2021, when he represented Miami during his first full major-league campaign.