Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Sat 8/1/20 5:06 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Fri 7/24/20 6:11 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Wed 7/8/20 7:56 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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 FA Thu 7/2/20 7:00 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
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.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Sat 3/14/20 8:53 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas has been playing shortstop and second base during spring training games, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas, who came to Arizona in the Zack Greinke trade last year, played primarily in the outfield during his 41-game stint in the majors. "He's getting a lot of his time as an infielder because I only was able to evaluate him prior to this year as an outfielder," manager Torey Lovullo said. He'd played a variety of positions in the minors and is being eyed as an infielder/outfielder for 2020, which could give him an edge while vying to be the team's 26th man.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Tue 9/17/19 3:05 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas will retreat to the bench with a southpaw in Caleb Smith set to toe the rubber for the opposition. Tim Locastro draws the start in left field and is set to lead off.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Wed 9/11/19 4:42 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas will sit Wednesday against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas hits the bench after starting 11 straight games, a stretch in which he recorded a strong .308/.400/.538 slash line. Tim Locastro gets the nod in left field.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Wed 9/4/19 5:20 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas, who has collected six hits in the last two games, told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic that he's finally feeling comfortable at the plate, three weeks into his MLB tenure. "I'm seeing pitches well, I'm staying in the zone a lot better, not swinging at pitches out of the zone like I was early when I first came up," Rojas said. "I do feel better, but I couldn't say why that is." The Arizona native has hit safely in six straight games, going 10-for-22 with two home runs, two doubles, six runs and six RBI.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Mon 9/2/19 8:01 PM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas went 4-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 14-7 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas had hit a skid, going hitless over five games, but has responded with a five-game hitting streak. He's 8-for-19 with two doubles, two homers and five RBI during the streak.
Josh Rojas 2B/3B FA Sat 8/31/19 2:26 AM
Josh Rojas
2B/3B FA
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and another run scored in Friday's win over the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Rojas drilled his first major-league home run with a two-run shot off Casey Sadler in the seventh inning to tie the game at 4-4. Over 14 games, Rojas is batting .205/.295/.308 and should continue to see playing time against right-handed pitchers.