Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Mon 5/23/22 4:24 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (hand) isn't starting Monday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas sustained a bruised left hand in Saturday's win over the Cubs and will be held out of the lineup for a second straight game, even with right-hander Zack Greinke on the mound for Kansas City on Monday. Drew Ellis will remain at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 5/22/22 2:17 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
The lefty-hitting Rojas will sit out Sunday's series finale after suffering a bruised left hand in Saturday's 7-6 win, but it's unclear if the injury or the fact that southpaw Wade Miley is on the hill for Chicago is what's keeping him out of the lineup. Regardless, newly recalled Drew Ellis will fill in at third base for Rojas.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 5/21/22 6:23 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas left Saturday's game against the Cubs with a left hand contusion.
EDGE Analysis
Adding insult to injury, the bruise occured when Rojas was struck in the hand by a pitch that he swung at and struck out on, but he's at least escaped without a serious injury. He may need some time off to wait for his swelling and soreness to subside, but it appears that he's avoided the longer absence which would come with a fracture. Yonny Hernandez replaced him and could see some extra playing time if Rojas winds up being forced to sit for a few days.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 5/21/22 4:14 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas was removed from Saturday's game against the Cubs after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the top of the first inning, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas swung when he was hit by a pitch, so he struck out during his lone plate appearance Saturday and was replaced defensively in the bottom of the first. The severity of the 27-year-old's injury isn't yet clear, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day. If Rojas misses additional time, Yonny Hernandez should see increased work at the hot corner.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 5/21/22 12:15 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 3-for-5 with three home runs, four RBI and a strikeout in Friday's 10-6 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas failed to record an extra-base hit in his first 13 games of the season, but he experienced a power surge at Wrigley Field on Friday. The 27-year-old has crossed the plate in five of the last six games and has gone 7-for-19 with three homers, seven runs, six RBI and a steal during that time.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Fri 5/20/22 8:34 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas' single in the fourth inning knocked in the winning run while also extending his on-base streak 13 games, every one since being activated off the injured list May 6. He later walked and stole his third base of the season. With Nick Ahmed (undisclosed) sidelined, there hasn't been a need for manager Torey Lovullo to juggle three infielders -- Rojas, Ahmed and Geraldo Perdomo -- among shortstop and third base.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 5/14/22 8:52 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas reached base safely for a sixth straight game since coming off the injured list and has swiped bags in consecutive games. He's settling in as the team's primary third baseman, although manager Torey Lovullo is shuttling three infielders -- Rojas, Nick Ahmed and Geraldo Perdomo -- between third and shortstop.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Thu 5/12/22 8:22 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-3 loss to Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas has reached base safely in all five games since being activated off the injured list last week. The steal was the first for the infielder, who had a combined 10 stolen bases last season between MLB and the minors and was a consistent double-digit thief as a full-timer in the minors.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 5/8/22 12:53 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was activated from the injured list Friday and started the past two games at third base, and he'll receive a day off after going 2-for-7 with a walk, a run and a strikeout. Geraldo Perdomo will man the hot corner in his place during the series finale.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 5/8/22 9:33 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas started at third base for a second consecutive game and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas started both games since being activated off the injured list, slotting in at the hot corner in each contest. It looks like there's no need for Arizona manager Torey Lovullo to ease him back into the lineup, and Rojas appears to be the Diamondbacks' primary third sacker.