Rojas has withdrawn from the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Rojas was planning to suit up for Team Venezuela, but he became a far more important presence in Dodgers camp this week after Gavin Lux went down with a torn ACL. Rojas is expected to serve as the primary shortstop in Los Angeles to begin the 2023 season, with Chris Taylor also getting looks at the position.
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Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Gets chance as everyday shortstop
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Manager Dave Roberts said that Rojas (foot), who will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Reds, will get the bulk of the playing time at the position in 2023 after Gavin Lux (knee) was diagnosed with a season-ending torn ACL, ESPN.com reports.
Rojas missed a day of workouts after experiencing cramping in his right foot during Sunday's exhibition against the Cubs, but he's back in action Tuesday and suddenly finds himself in position to fill a larger role than anticipated when the Dodgers acquired him this offseason and then signed him to a two-year extension. While serving as an everyday player for the Marlins in each of the past five seasons, Rojas topped out at 11 home runs and 13 stolen bases during a single year and maintained a .262 batting average during that stretch. While Rojas' fantasy profile isn't one teeming with upside, he could prove to be a sneaky compiler if he ends up sticking as a regular in what shapes up as the best lineup he's ever been a part of during his career. Even with Lux out of the picture, Rojas could still face competition for reps from utility man Chris Taylor, who has prior experience at shortstop but played just one inning at the position during the 2022 season.
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Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Exits with foot cramp
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Rojas was removed from Sunday's spring game against the Cubs due to right foot cramps, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
The 34-year-old limped to first base after his single during the third inning and was replaced by a pinch runner, though the foot issue doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Rojas -- who is set to fill a utility role this season -- should be considered day-to-day and expects to be ready to play Monday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com.
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Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Looks healthy for spring
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Rojas (hand) was spotted taking part in fielding drills at shortstop Monday during the Dodgers' spring workout in Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Rojas underwent surgery in mid-January to remove a loose piece of bone between the thumb and index finger on his right hand, but his ability to field grounders and throw across the infield Monday suggests he's at full strength for his first spring training with the Dodgers. After being acquired from the Marlins in January and then signing a two-year extension less than a month later, the 33-year-old Rojas is clearly valued by the Dodgers, but he's still likely to be ticketed for a utility infield role when Los Angeles is at full strength. The Dodgers are giving top prospect Miguel Vargas (finger) a chance to lock down an everyday role at second base in spring training, while Gavin Lux is shifting from the keystone to shortstop in the wake of Trea Turner's move to Philadelphia this offseason. The presence of Vargas and Lux looks as though it'll block Rojas from seeing steady reps at either middle-infield spot.
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Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Gets two-year extension
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Rojas (hand/wrist) agreed to a two-year, $10 million extension on Saturday with a $5 million club option for 2025, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
If the Dodgers decline the option, Rojas gets a $1 million buyout. The infielder was set to hit free agency after the 2023 campaign, but he'll potentially be a member of the Dodgers now through at least the 2024 season. The 33-year-old should be a major asset for Los Angeles on defense, but his lack of offensive upside keeps him off of the fantasy radar to begin the year.
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Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Working back from hand surgery
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Rojas underwent surgery to remove a piece of bone from between his thumb and index finger in mid-January, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
The procedure appears to have taken place shortly after Rojas was traded from Miami to Los Angeles. The veteran infielder also underwent wrist surgery back in October, so there are some question marks about his health heading into spring training, though he was recently cleared to resume hitting. His recovery may prevent him from playing for Venezuela in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, though he's yet to rule himself out.
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Dodgers' Miguel Rojas: Heading to Dodgers
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Rojas (wrist) was traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league infielder Jacob Amaya (undisclosed), Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.
The veteran shortstop had a .606 OPS in 140 games for Miami last season, and the club opted to ship him elsewhere after adding Jean Segura to the infield mix. Rojas' calling card is his defense, and he's unlikely to have much fantasy utility even if he has an everyday role for Los Angeles. The 33-year-old underwent wrist surgery in October but should be ready for the start of spring training.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Heads to bench
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Rojas will sit Tuesday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas has been playing through a wrist injury since late July and will undergo surgery Wednesday morning. He was in the lineup Monday and went 0-for-2 with a walk in what may end up being his final appearance of the year. Joey Wendle will start at shortstop Tuesday.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Starting Monday
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Rojas is starting Monday against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Although Rojas will undergo surgery on his right wrist Wednesday, he'll be available for the Marlins' games against Atlanta on Monday and Tuesday. He's starting at shortstop and batting eighth Monday and shouldn't have any significant restrictions since he's been playing through the issue since late July.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Set to undergo wrist surgery
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Rojas is scheduled to undergo surgery on his right wrist Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas sustained the wrist injury July 21 versus the Rangers and has been playing through it ever since. The Marlins aren't yet placing Rojas on the injured list, so he could still play Monday and Tuesday against Atlanta before he undergoes surgery the morning of Miami's season finale Wednesday. For the season, Rojas has produced a .237 average with six homers, 19 doubles, 36 RBI, 34 runs and nine stolen bases over 139 games.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Back to bench Sunday
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas has a .160/.192/.240 slash line over his past seven games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee. Joey Wendle will man shortstop and bat leadoff while Jordan Groshans starts at the hot corner.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Still out of lineup
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Rojas isn't starting Thursday against the Brewers.
Rojas has gone just 2-for-18 with two doubles, a run, an RBI and a strikeout over his last five matchups, and he'll be excluded from the lineup Thursday for a second consecutive game. Joey Wendle is starting at shortstop and batting seventh.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Takes seat Wednesday
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Rojas isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.
Rojas went just 2-for-18 with two doubles, a run, an RBI and a strikeout over the last five games, and he'll get a breather for Wednesday's series finale against the Mets. Jon Berti is shifting to shortstop while Charles Leblanc starts at second base.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Resting Wednesday
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Rojas isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals.
Rojas reached base in each of the last four games and went 5-for-15 with an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts across that span. Joey Wendle will take over at shortstop and bat second.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Sits Monday night
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Rojas isn't starting Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Rangers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Unsurprisingly, the 33-year-old sits after starting the afternoon contest and going 1-for-3 with a run. Rojas has hit .280 with two doubles this month, and he sits while Joey Wendle starts at shortstop.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Not starting Thursday
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas is 3-for-14 with four strikeouts through five games in September and will take a seat for Thursday's series finale in Philadelphia. Joey Wendle will shift to shortstop while Brian Anderson starts at the hot corner.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Retreats to bench
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Rojas will sit Saturday against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas missed a game earlier in the week due to right wrist discomfort but returned Friday, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts. It's unclear if the issue has gotten worse again or if the Marlins simply don't want to ask him to play on consecutive days while not 100 percent healthy. Joey Wendle will be Saturday's shortstop.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Scratched with wrist injury
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The Marlins scratched Rojas from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays with right wrist discomfort, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
As a result of Rojas' removal from the lineup, Joey Wendle will shift over from third base to shortstop, while Jon Berti cracks the starting nine at the hot corner rather than receiving the day off. Rojas will get two days off to heal up from the wrist injury, as the Marlins are off the schedule Thursday before returning to action Friday in Atlanta.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Resting Monday
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
He'll get a breather for the series finale after going 5-for-21 with a double, two RBI and a run while starting at shortstop in each of the Marlins' previous five contests. Charles Leblanc will get a look in the middle infield while Rojas rests.
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Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Not in Monday's lineup
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Rojas isn't starting Monday against the Athletics, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas is in the midst of a slump in which he's gone 0-for-14 with three strikeouts over his last four games. He'll retreat to the bench Monday while Joey Wendle shifts to shortstop with Charles Leblanc entering the lineup at second base.
