Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 5/1/21 3:34 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas took Jordan Sheffield deep with one on in the eighth inning Friday. This was Rojas' third home run of the season and second in as many games. The 27-year-old, who started his third straight game in right field in place of the injured Kole Calhoun (hamstring), is taking advantage of this opportunity to flash some power, although he is still slashing just .200/.304/.383 in 69 plate appearances.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Fri 4/30/21 1:39 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's victory over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old smacked a solo homer off Antonio Senzatela in the fourth inning, his second of the season. The left-handed hitter is slashing .196./.309/.333 as he looks to build off this current momentum.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Thu 4/29/21 4:24 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The Diamondbacks placed Kole Calhoun (hamstring) on the injured list Wednesday and will need fill-ins for the next 10 days at minimum. That means Rojas, who made a leaping catch against the fence to rob Fernando Tatis of a home run, could be part of the outfield rotation in the near term. He'll split time with Pavin Smith as well as Daulton Varsho, who was summoned from the alternate camp Wednesday to help fill out an outfield missing Calhoun, Ketel Marte (hamstring) and Tim Locastro (finger).
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Wed 4/28/21 3:52 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas entered Tuesday's game as a pinch runner and played right field after Kole Calhoun (hamstring) was removed from a 5-1 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun came up lame after stealing third base and was pulled from the game. With Pavin Smith already in the game at first base, the Diamondbacks opted for the multi-positional Rojas as a replacement. Calhoun will have an MRI on Wednesday and presumably will miss that night's game at least. Manager Torey Lovullo has a few options in right field should Calhoun require a stay on the injured list. Smith tops the list followed by Rojas and Josh VanMeter.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 4/25/21 11:01 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in the 7-0 win Sunday over the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas started in right field in game two of Sunday's double header with the Braves. The utility man knocked in Nick Ahmed on a double in the first inning, then again on a single in the sixth inning. Rojas often comes off the bench, but has started three of the last four games. He is batting .191 in 56 plate appearances.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 4/24/21 5:19 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas got the start at shortstop in place of the slumping Nick Ahmed and hit safely in his third straight start. Manager Torey Lovullo said Ahmed remains the starting shortstop for now, but Rojas' bat is heating up. He's gone 5-for-13 with a double, a home run, three RBI and five runs scored over his last five appearances (three starts).
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Thu 4/22/21 11:07 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 2-for-4 with his first stolen base of the season in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas had been on the bench since Sunday before getting the start in right field in the series finale in Cincinnati. This was Rojas' second multi-hit game in his last two starts; the full-time experiment did not last long, but perhaps manager Torey Lovullo will ride the hot hand this weekend in Atlanta.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Mon 4/19/21 6:36 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas started at second base, batted leadoff and went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two additional RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas went deep on starter Paolo Espino as the first batter of the game and came around to score two additional runs after a single and a walk. The two hits matched his season total entering Sunday's contest. This is the version of Rojas that showed up in spring training, and the one the Diamondbacks were missing through the first three weeks of the regular season. He had been a lineup staple through the first portion of the season, playing both shortstop and second base, but lost the everyday role after starting 2-for-27. With Tim Locastro (finger) and Ketel Marte (hamstring) sidelined, the Diamondbacks need someone to hit leadoff. That could be Rojas if he continues to hit.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sun 4/11/21 1:57 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Nick Ahmed's return from the injured list Saturday appears to have closed Rojas' window for everyday playing time. Rojas wasn't able to take advantage of the extra opportunities he received to begin the season, going 2-for-27 with a 3:7 BB:K. He'll likely transition into a utility role for Arizona.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B CWS Sat 4/10/21 8:16 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Rojas went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas, who is filling in at shortstop for the injured Nick Ahmed (knee), had his batting average drop to .074 following the game. He opened the season as the primary leadoff hitter but was quickly dropped amid the hitting woes. If fantasy managers haven't benched him yet, news that Ahmed is expected to return this weekend should prompt that move.