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Homers in third straight game Rojas went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored in the 14-6 loss Saturday to the Rockies.

Impact Rojas took Lucas Gilbreath deep to lead off the ninth inning. This was Rojas' third game in a row with a home run. He is heating up at the right time for a team that is dealing with many injuries. The 27-year-old struggled to start the season, but Rojas is batting .394 with four home runs, nine RBI and 11 runs over his last 11 games.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Marte injury update; Rojas heating up PHOENIX -- Ketel Marte has spent the past two days with his D-backs teammates at Chase Field. Soon, he’ll be back to patrolling center field...

MAY 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Slams another home run Rojas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact 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.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slumping Rockies look to end 3-game slide against Diamondbacks

Colorado is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Arizona

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D-Backs' Bumgarner wins 3rd straight start, 7-2 over Rockies

Madison Bumgarner followed his seven-inning no-hitter by allowing one run over five innings and sparked a four-run third-inning rally with a single to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks...

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Crushes solo shot Rojas started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's victory over the Rockies.

Impact The 26-year-old smacked a solo homer off Antonio Senzatela in the fourth inning, his second of the season. It was Rojas' second straight start in right following the injury to Kole Calhoun (hamstring) that landed him on the injured list. The left-handed hitter is slashing .196./.309/.333 as he looks to build off this current momentum.

APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smith leads stellar D-backs' bullpen in 5-3 win over Rockies

Eduardo Escobar hit a go-ahead triple, Josh Rojas connected for a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks climbed out of an early three-run hole to beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on...

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in RF Rojas started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 12-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact 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).

APRIL 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Machado powers San Diego past Arizona 12-3

Manny Machado hit a bases-loaded triple during a six-run fifth inning, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Kim Ha-Seong each had two hits and two RBIs, and the San Diego Padres overcame starter...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in for Calhoun 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two Sunday Rojas went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in the 7-0 win Sunday over the Braves.

Impact Rojas started in right field in Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves. The utility man knocked in Nick Ahmed with 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.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner pitches 7-inning no-hitter, Arizona sweeps Braves

Madison Bumgarner threw a seven-inning no-hitter, an achievement that won’t count in the Major League Baseball record book but completed a dominant day of Arizona Diamondbacks pitc...

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at shortstop Rojas went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 5-4 loss to Atlanta.

Impact 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).

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits, steal in win Rojas went 2-for-4 with his first stolen base of the season in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Reds.

Impact 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.

APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11

David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs...

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bats leadoff Sunday 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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

Madison Bumgarner had his best outing of the season, allowing a run over five innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Washington 5-2 after Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg was...

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses hold of everyday role Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in four ABs Rojas went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Rojas isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Rojas has gone 2-for-21 with a run and five strikeouts in the first six games of the 2021 campaign. Josh VanMeter will take over at second base Thursday, batting second.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Tuesday Rojas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Colorado.

Impact Rojas is 1-for-16 with one run, two walks and four strikeouts through four games and will take a seat Tuesday. Eduardo Escobar will shift to the keystone while Asdrubal Cabrera receives the start at third base.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

Rookie Taylor Widener flustered San Diego’s potent offense for six scoreless innings to win his first big league start and David Peralta hit a two-run triple for the Arizona Diamon...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at SS Thursday Rojas filled in for Nick Ahmed (knee) at shortstop and went 0-for-5 in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Padres.

Impact Rojas is coming off a productive spring and is expected to see a lot of time at second base when Ahmed is healthy. Manager Torey Lovullo left open the possibility that Ahmed plays Friday but sounded far from certain, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas hopes spring success translates into regular season Josh Rojas has reached base in 20 of the last 22 spring games. He's bound for a major role with the team in 2021.

MARCH 30, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the mound

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS