Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Wed 9/23/20 6:34 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas was placed on the injured list with lower-back inflammation Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas' placement on the IL cleared the way for Ketel Marte to be activated. The move ends Rojas' season after 70 plate appearances and a slash line of .180/.257/.180. There could be room for him on the roster as a super utility player in 2021, but a career .567 OPS mitigates the benefits of his versatility.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Tue 9/22/20 5:59 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.
EDGE Analysis
Lower-back discomfort forced Rojas to leave Sunday's game against the Astros and will cost him at least one start. Ketel Marte returns from a wrist injury to start at second base.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Sun 9/20/20 5:51 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros with low back discomfort, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas was replaced defensively in the bottom of the sixth inning, and the team revealed after the game that he was dealing with low back discomfort. He's currently considered day-to-day.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Thu 9/17/20 1:23 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas is not in the lineup Thursday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas started the last three games and will head to the bench after going 1-for-12 with two runs and three walks. Josh VanMeter will receive the start at the keystone in his place.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Sat 9/12/20 3:42 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Thu 9/10/20 6:48 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Mon 9/7/20 4:02 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Sun 9/6/20 9:08 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Fri 9/4/20 5:54 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Tue 9/1/20 4:23 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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.