Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Sat 9/12/20 3:42 PM

Rojas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas has been effective at the plate recently, going 6-for-18 with six runs and two strikeouts over the last four games. However, he'll take a seat Saturday with Josh VanMeter starting at second base.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Thu 9/10/20 6:48 AM

Rojas started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
With the Diamondbacks placing Ketel Marte (wrist) on injured reserve, Rojas was given the first chance to fill in at second base. He's started eight start at various positions, and now it looks like he'll have a permanent defensive home while Marte is sidelined. Rojas is 6-for-29 with one RBI, four runs scored, one stolen base and 11 strikeouts during that eight-game stretch.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Mon 9/7/20 4:02 PM

Rojas will start at second base and will bat leadoff Sunday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Though he didn't start in the Diamondbacks' first game following his Sept. 1 callup, Rojas has now entered the lineup in Arizona's subsequent six contests, either at second base or as the team's designated hitter. He's only gone 3-for-17 with no extra-base hits and a stolen base since his promotion, but Rojas should continue to get plenty of run in September for a 15-26 Diamondbacks squad that has no visions of competing for a playoff spot.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Sun 9/6/20 9:08 PM

Rojas started at second base for a resting Ketel Marte and went 0-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas' sacrifice fly plated the Diamondbacks' second run and he's now started the last five game (three at designated hitter and two at second base). In six appearances overall, Rojas is 3-for-18 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Fri 9/4/20 5:54 AM

Rojas started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was in the lineup a second straight night after serving as the designated hitter Wednesday. He was recalled Wednesday by the Diamondbacks, who were active sellers at the trade deadline. The 26-year-old. who had one at-bat during a brief stay in the majors earlier this season, should see an uptick in playing time this month.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Tue 9/1/20 4:23 PM

Rojas was recalled from the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
After spending a month at the alternate site, Rojas will rejoin the major-league club Tuesday. He recorded just one at-bat during his first stint with the team in 2020 and likely won't play a significant role going forward.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Sat 8/1/20 5:06 PM

Rojas was optioned to the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas had logged just one at-bat over Arizona's first eight games this season, but Andy Young was called up to take his place in a corresponding move Saturday. Given Rojas' struggles at the plate during camp and lack of usage to begin the season, it's unlikely that he'll have a role with the major-league club unless injuries pile up.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Fri 7/24/20 6:11 AM

Rojas made the active roster despite going hitless in summer camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas' versatility won out over his struggles at the plate during camp, when he went 0-for-27 with four walks. He was marginally better in spring training, going 5-for-34. Rojas, who batted .217 in 138 at-bats for the Diamondbacks last season, plays the infield base positions and corner outfield spots.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Wed 7/8/20 7:56 AM

Rojas was mentioned Monday as a possible fill-in for Kole Calhoun (illness) by Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calhoun, the Diamondbacks' projected starter in right field, tested positive for COVID-19, and his return in time for the regular season is uncertain. Lovullo mentioned Rojas, along with Jon Jay and Trayce Thompson, as potential replacements for Calhoun if he's unavailable for Opening Day.

Josh Rojas
2B/3B CWS
Thu 7/2/20 7:00 AM

Rojas will likely make the active roster when the 2020 season begins late July, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rosters will be expanded to 30 players for the first two weeks of the season, which creates space for a few players that were competing for the final available roster spots. Players such as Rojas, John Jay and Ildemaro Vargas can be carried for the first two weeks before rosters are cut to 28 for the subsequent two weeks. Rojas' ability to play outfield and infield should give him a leg up when the rosters are eventually dropped to 26.