Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Thu 8/12/21 6:27 AM

Rojas entered Wednesday's game in the seventh inning as a pinch hitter then finished up in right field. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was reinstated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday and started at second base, then was held out of the starting lineup Wednesday. Arizona's primary right fielder, Kole Calhoun, injured his hamstring in the second inning, and Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo first had Pavin Smith cover for him before Rojas entered the contest. While the injury could create more starting opportunities for Rojas, he is considered primarily a second baseman.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Wed 8/11/21 5:53 PM

Rojas isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas returned from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. While he should still see plenty of playing time now that he's healthy, Josh VanMeter will take over at second base and lead off Wednesday.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Wed 8/11/21 7:07 AM

Rojas started at second base, batted eighth, and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game and immediately reclaimed a spot in the starting lineup. He presaged his return by hitting three home runs for Triple-A Reno on Sunday. The 27-year-old utility man will primarily play second base, but Rojas could be used at shortstop or right field when the Diamondbacks want to get Josh VanMeter in the lineup.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Tue 8/10/21 6:20 PM

Rojas (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas landed on the shelf just after the All-Star break with a dislocated left pinky finger, but he'll rejoin the active roster Tuesday after a three-game rehab assignment. The 27-year-old should reclaim the starting role at second base, shifting Josh VanMeter back to a bench role. Jake Hager was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Mon 8/9/21 4:06 PM

Rojas (finger) went 3-for-4 with three home runs, a walk and four RBI on Sunday in the third game of his rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno.
EDGE Analysis
In addition to his big day at the dish, Rojas played a full nine innings at second base, suggesting that he's ready to rejoin the Diamondbacks. He's expected to reclaim an everyday role at the keystone, putting an end to the platoon of Josh VanMeter and Jake Hager that the Diamondbacks had been rolling with at the position of late.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Sun 8/8/21 6:33 AM

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas (finger) could be reinstated off the 10-day injured list Tuesday, when the Diamondbacks play the Giants in San Francisco, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas kicked off a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Friday, playing seven innings at shortstop, then he played nine innings Saturday as the designated hitter. He's expected to start in the field Sunday.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Sat 8/7/21 7:05 AM

Rojas (finger) went 0-for-3 with an RBI for Triple-A Reno on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas started at shortstop and played seven innings for the Aces. If there are no setbacks, Rojas could be reinstated in a matter of days. With Arizona giving ample opportunities to younger players, Rojas would likely see everyday work in the infield.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Thu 8/5/21 3:07 PM

Rojas (finger) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas participated in live batting practice Wednesday, and he took grounders at shortstop ahead of Thursday's game against the Giants. The 27-year-old was initially targeting a weekend return, so he shouldn't require many rehab games before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Thu 8/5/21 7:42 AM

Rojas (finger) had four at-bats against Luke Weaver (shoulder) during a live batting practice session Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas, who has been sidelined since dislocating his left pinky while attempting to steal second base July 21, is targeting a return for this weekend. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has not commented on a projected timeline other than wanting to see Rojas get at-bats in the minor leagues. In Rojas' absence, Josh VanMeter has held down second base for Arizona.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Tue 8/3/21 7:55 AM

Rojas (finger) has taken batting practice and is targeting a return this weekend, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas is still dealing with discomfort and range-of-motion issues in his left pinky finger, and he may not be 100 percent for another month or so. That means he'll have to manage the pain. Rojas is tentatively scheduled to take live at-bats in a simulated game Wednesday. If that goes well, manager Torey Lovullo wants to see him play in a minor-league rehab game or two before coming off the injured list.