Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Sat 4/15/23 8:55 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 5-1 loss to Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was in the starting lineup for the second time this season against a lefty (Trevor Rogers). Kyle Lewis (illness) opened the season as the DH against southpaws, but he remains out, so manager Torey Lovullo opted for Rojas, who entered the contest with a .412 average and 1.006 OPS.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Thu 4/13/23 7:03 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas continues to rake. This was his fourth three-hit game in nine starts, and he leads the team with 14 hits and a .412 batting average. The key for Rojas, who was benched several times last year for shoddy defense, is maintaining a dependable glove. He's done that thus far, albeit in a small sample size, and is currently tied for the most outs above average among third basemen, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Tue 4/11/23 6:51 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
The hot-hitting Rojas, who typically sits out against lefties, got the start in place of Kyle Lewis (illness) against Brewers southpaw Wade Miley. The move paid dividends immediately, as Rojas singled home Ketel Marte, who had doubled to lead off the bottom of the first inning. Rojas has a five-game hit streak, going 11-for-20 with three doubles, five RBI and five runs scored during that stretch. The Brewers will throw righty Corbin Burnes on Tuesday, so expect Rojas in the lineup, either at DH or third base.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Mon 4/10/23 8:13 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas set the tone early for the Diamondbacks, leading off with a single, stealing second base then coming home on Pavin Smith's double. This was Rojas' third three-hit game, and he extended a hit streak to four. If his defense holds up, Rojas should continue as the strongside of a platoon at third base.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Fri 4/7/23 6:26 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas isn't in Arizona's lineup for Friday's game with the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
After going 4-for-7 with three RBI over his last two games, Rojas will take a seat as fellow lefty Clayton Kershaw prepares to start on the mound for Los Angeles. Evan Longoria will take over in the hot corner and bat fifth.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Fri 4/7/23 9:20 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas has four hits, two doubles, three RBI and a stolen base in the last two games. He's settling into what appears to be the strong side of a platoon at third base with Evan Longoria.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Thu 4/6/23 3:46 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas is batting leadoff Thursday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas has been in the leadoff spot in each one of his starts so far this season, though he's also been sitting regularly against lefties. He'll kick things off for the Diamondbacks on Thursday versus right-hander Dustin May.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Wed 4/5/23 9:02 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas batted leadoff and went 3-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-6 win over San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
The Diamondbacks' offense came alive for the first time this season, with most of the production coming in the final four innings Tuesday when Arizona scored seven runs. Much of it can be chalked up to small ball, including Rojas' perfectly-executed slide into home on a double steal. Those were two of five stolen bases for Arizona. Rojas has shared third base with Evan Longoria, getting starts against right-handers. After an off-day, the D-backs return to action Thursday against the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Mon 4/3/23 4:50 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Rojas will sit for the third time in five games this season, with all of his absences coming against left-handed pitching. Despite his lower usage thus far, Rojas should see the larger share of playing time at third base this season while the righty-hitting Evan Longoria seemingly fills a short-side platoon role.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Fri 3/31/23 3:49 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas is starting at third base and batting leadoff for the Diamondbacks on Friday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was on the bench in favor of Evan Longoria for the opener with the Dodgers throwing left-hander Julio Urias, but he'll start and lead off versus righty Dustin May. It figures to be a pretty regular platoon between the two this season, although Rojas offers the versatility to play multiple other positions, as well.