After failing to make the 2024 LEC Winter Playoffs, Rogue might be making some changes to its League of Legends roster for the next split.
The team is reportedly swapping out current starting top laner Szygenda for former Astralis top laner Finn, according to esports journalist Alejandro Gomis. This would mark the 24-year-old’s second stint with Rogue in his career, having played with the organization from 2019 to 2020. Finn is also supposedly the only roster move being made by Rogue before the Spring Split begins.
This reported move comes after Rogue fell to a horrendous 2-7 record, missing the postseason alongside Karmine Corp. This also marks the first time in the organization’s history that its League division has missed the next round of a season, even though fans and analysts expected them to be a mid-tier team at worst.
If this move is confirmed, Finn would be joining Rogue after spending three years across North America and Europe, including time with teams like CLG, Excel Esports, and Astralis. He hasn’t seen too much success on those specific rosters, especially after his last season where he and his team finished in ninth place with a 3-6 record.
Finn would, however, be reuniting with former teammates Markoon and Larssen, having spent time with the former on Excel and the latter with Rogue during their Ultraliga run in 2019. This could help with building synergy since he is knowledgeable about their specific playstyles and could allow for easier onboarding with the rest of his new teammates.
Meanwhile, the 2024 LEC Winter Split continues through the playoffs. You can catch all of the action when the broadcast resumes on Saturday, Feb. 10.
