JOHAN ROJAS NEWS

Comes off bench Wednesday Rojas (forearm) entered the game for defensive purposes in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact The 23-year-old was held out of the starting nine after being hit by a pitch Tuesday, but Rojas took over in center field at the end of a tight game and bumped Brandon Marsh to left, so the move appears to have been merely a precaution. Rojas' defense is what continues to earn him playing time -- since returning to the big-league roster at the end of June, he's batting .226 (7-for-31) with a double, two RBI, three steals, seven runs and a 1:10 BB:K.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing forearm injury Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers after he was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 10-1 win due to an apparent forearm injury, Todd Zolecki...

Impact According to Zolecki, Rojas said after Tuesday's game that he's OK, but the Phillies will give the outfielder at least one day off while he may still be dealing with some residual soreness or bruising to the forearm, which was hit by 97 mile-per-hour Michael Petersen fastball. Brandon Marsh will cover center field in place of Rojas, who had started in each of the last seven games.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular run in center Rojas will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Rojas has now occupied center field in eight of the Phillies' nine games since he was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 28. Though he's getting on base at a .240 clip since his promotion, Rojas has contributed a pair of stolen bases along with upgrading the Phillies' defense in the outfield. Playing time could be harder to come by for Rojas when Kyle Schwarber (groin) returns from the injured list, however, as Nick Castellanos would see fewer opportunities at designated hitter while taking back a regular spot in right field.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Sunday Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Rojas will take a seat for the second time in the series, hitting the bench while Brandon Marsh -- who returned from the injured list Saturday -- covers center field in his stead. Though Marsh will likely see most of his reps in left field moving forward, his return could cost Rojas more time if he continues to languish at the plate and the Phillies want to open up more at-bats for David Dahl, who had served as the primary replacement in left field for Marsh.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Impact Rojas will hit the bench for the series finale after he had manned center field in each of the last four games while going 4-for-9 with two doubles, three stolen bases and one run. Cristian Pache will fill in for Rojas in center field.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Wednesday Rojas is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas will receive a breather in the day game after a night game, ending a stretch of five consecutive starts in center field. Cristian Pache will fill in for Rojas in the field and will bat ninth in the series finale.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Rojas blasts go-ahead two run homer in Phillies' 7-5 win over Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. - Nick Castellanos had barely finished his swing when he took his right hand off the...

MAY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rojas, Castellanos homer in 9th to steal win for Phils ANAHEIM -- Johan Rojas picked the perfect moment for his first home run of the 2024 season. Moments after Nick Castellanos hit a game-tying...

MAY 1, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting out Thursday Rojas is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies are going with Brandon Marsh in center field and Whit Merrifield in left field for the series opener. Rojas did have a three-hit game earlier this week, but it represented more than half of his hit total for the season (five).

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Washington, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Rojas is 1-for-22 through eight games this season and will head to the bench Sunday. Cristian Pache will take over in center field for the series finale versus the Nationals.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handling center field Friday Rojas is starting in center field and batting ninth in Friday's opener against Atlanta.

Impact Rojas had a rough spring training in slashing just .170/.214/.264 while working on swing changes the Phillies had him incorporate. He'll have to reach a certain bar offensively in order to keep his job, but the Phillies have such confidence in Rojas' defense that he should have a little bit of leash.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

After spring push, Rojas earns Opening Day job CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Having Johan Rojas in the Majors is in the Phillies’ best interest. It’s also in Rojas’. That’s what president of baseba...

MARCH 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Rojas 'focusing on the process' as he adjusts to new swing CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Do the numbers matter? It is a question worth asking with 10 days to go before Opening Day, particularly when it comes t...

MARCH 18, 2024 • MLB.COM

Phillies' rest-of-spring storylines: Johan Rojas' progress, Taijuan Walker's knee, and more The quality of Rojas’ at-bats is worth watching. So is the timetable for Walker’s first Grapefruit League action.

MARCH 6, 2024 • MCALL.COM

Breaking down Rojas' performance at the plate NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Everyone knows what Johan Rojas is capable of defensively -- and the Phillies are confident he has enough offensive pote...

MARCH 3, 2024 • MLB.COM

Will have to earn CF job Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Thursday that Rojas will have to earn the everyday center field job next spring, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadel...

Impact Rojas slashed .302/.342/.430 over his first 164 major-league plate appearances during the 2023 regular season and became the Phillies' primary center fielder down the stretch, but the 23-year-old then went 4-for-43 (.093) in the playoffs as Philadelphia ultimately fell to the Arizona in the NLCS. Rojas jumped directly from Double-A to the majors in July and could perhaps spend some time at the Triple-A level to begin the 2024 campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

This Video of Johan Rojas Robbing Ronald Acuña Jr. With No Announcers and Natural Sound is Thrilling From a roar to a hush to a roar captures the MLB postseason.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

To great benefit of Phillies, Johan Rojas just being himself Rojas and fellow newbie Cristian Pache added speed in the outfield and on the basepaths in latter stages of season

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • MCALL.COM

On bench for first game Rojas will be on the bench for the afternoon portion of Saturday's twin bill against the Mets.

Impact Rojas finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row, though he's likely to return to the lineup for the nightcap. He's made a good impression in his first major-league season, hitting .298/.340/.418 with 14 steals in 156 plate appearances while playing strong defense in center field. He managed just two homers, and his miniscule 0.9 percent barrel rate suggests we shouldn't expect many more next season, but his glove should earn him plenty of chances to play even if he can't repeat his numbers at the plate. For now, it will be Brandon Marsh who starts in center field.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Thursday Rojas is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Rojas has slashed .342/.372/.488 over his last 45 plate appearances while taking over as the Phillies' primary center fielder, but he'll grab a bit of rest during Thursday's series finale versus Pittsburgh. Jake Cave, Cristian Pache and Nick Castellanos are starting across the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walk-off clinch extra special for Rojas with parents on hand PHILADELPHIA -- Yaniris Rojas couldn’t believe her eyes. She kept hugging her son on Tuesday night, then stepping back to look at him. Huggi...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Phillies Return to Postseason, Clinch Playoff Berth with Epic Walk-Off Win Johan Rojas hit a walk-off single to defeat the Pirates 3-2 in the bottom of the tenth inning Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, making Ph...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Phillies Return to Postseason, Clinch Playoff Berth with Epic Walk-Off Win Johan Rojas hit a walk-off single to defeat the Pirates 3-2 in the bottom of the tenth inning Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, making Ph...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steps out of lineup Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Rojas started the previous three games but will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Brandon Marsh will shift to center field while Jake Cave receives a start in left.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Rojas is not in Wednesday's lineup against Atlanta.

Impact Rojas has played his way into a semi-regular role as a rookie, slashing .301/.344/.439 with two home runs, 12 steals and quality center field defense through 136 plate appearances. Jake Cave draws into the lineup at first base with Bryce Harper starting at designated hitter, pushing Kyle Schwarber to left field.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE