Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Wed 7/28/21 6:47 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (finger) has experienced increased range of motion and better grip strength, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Rojas is close to having a bat in his hand and taking swings. The utility infielder/outfielder landed on the injured list with a dislocation of his left pinkie finger retroactive to July 22, putting him in line to be activated early next week.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 7/24/21 11:58 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left finger Saturday, retroactive to July 22, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was slated to miss a second consecutive game due to his injury Saturday, but he'll instead be placed on the injured list to free up a roster spot for Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old sustained his dislocated pinkie finger Wednesday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return after spending the minimum of 10 days on the injured list. Josh VanMeter should see increased playing time at second base in his absence.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 7/24/21 11:40 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (finger) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game as he continues to recover from a dislocated left pinkie finger that he sustained Wednesday. He could require a trip to the injured list at some point, but he's still considered day-to-day for now. Josh VanMeter will start at the keystone and lead off.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Fri 7/23/21 11:40 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas (finger) will not start Friday against the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas dislocated his left pinkie finger Wednesday against the Pirates when diving into second base. Thursday's off day evidently wasn't enough time for him to heal, so he'll be on the bench for at least one game. Per Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, the Diamondbacks are still evaluating Rojas, and a trip to the injured list remains a possibility. Josh VanMeter will get the start at second base.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Wed 7/21/21 7:24 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas dislocated the pinkie finger on his left hand Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The injury, suffered while diving into second base, forced his exit from Wednesday's game against the Pirates. It's unclear how much time, if any, Rojas will be sidelined.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Wed 7/21/21 7:02 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas was removed from Wednesday's game against the Pirates in the eighth inning with what looked to be a finger injury, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old appeared to dislocate a finger on his left hand while diving into second base. Rojas, who went 2-for-4 with a run, a walk and a stolen base, was replaced at second base by Andrew Young. Details about his condition should become available following the game.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Mon 7/19/21 6:49 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 1-for-1 with a double, four walks, two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas has reached base safely in nine straight games (.525 OBP) and has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Diamondbacks. He's settled in as the team's primary leadoff hitter while moving around the diamond at second base, shortstop and corner outfield. Rojas is slashing .261/.348/.435 over a career-high 348 plate appearances.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 7/17/21 2:44 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and a strikeout in a 5-1 loss to the Cubs on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Batting leadoff, Rojas doubled in both the third and fifth innings, scoring following the former for Arizona's only run of the game. The utility man now has five hits in his last two games and is one of the few Diamondback's hitters providing consistent value this year with multi-position eligibility, 10 home runs and five stolen bases.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 7/11/21 10:04 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 3-for-4 with a double, run, walk and caught stealing in a 7-4 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas got on in the first, third, fifth and ninth innings for his second game reaching base four times this season. The Versatile rookie is slashing .256/.337/.424 and has made appearances at five different positions in the season's first half, helping Rojas to an impressive 87 games thus far.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Fri 7/9/21 6:29 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 2-for-5 in Thursday's 9-3 loss to Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas entered the contest on a 1-for-22 run before adding hits in his first two plate appearances. He's been getting steady work -- he's started six of the last seven games at corner outfield and middle infield -- while batting at or near the top of the order. The Diamondbacks will continue to develop the 27-year-old, who is batting .251 over 84 games, but there's been some element of luck. Statcast estimates his expected batting average to be 23 points lower.