MadBum gets opening day start on mound for Diamondbacks
Madison Bumgarner will make his second straight opening day start for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they travel to face the San Diego Padres on ThursdayMARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSH ROJAS #4 - THIRD BASEMAN - SEATTLE MARINERS
8 HR •
31 RBI •
.225 AVG
8 HR
31 RBI
.225 AVG
Fantasy flashback: Revisiting Josh Rojas, Adam Haseley and five more players who had big Septembers ...in 2019 Al Melchior looks at seven players who had big Septembers and tries to determine whether the gains can carry forward to the 2021 season.
MARCH 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'
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Reds' India impresses in spring, could be ready for breakout
Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India might be forcing his way onto the big league roster and even a starting spot in the infield thanks to an impressive spring performanceMARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looking to secure playing time Rojas has hit well this spring, going 18-for-53 with three home runs and a .340/.397/.547 line.
Impact Rojas went on a power tear in early March, swatting all three of his long balls in a two-game span. Nevertheless, he's remained impressive throughout Cactus League play and appears to be securing playing time for himself at second base. If Rojas is able to carry this type of performance through to the regular season, he could take that job and run with it.
MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to improve their roster after a rough 2020 seasonMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Josh Rojas embracing change after busy offseason Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas made a variety of changes that he believes have him in a better position this spring.
MARCH 9, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Changes in routine paying off so far for Rojas SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Josh Rojas got to the point where he'd had enough. After a poor Spring Training in 2020 followed up by a .180 average d...
MARCH 6, 2021 • MLB.COM
Swats two homers Rojas started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's spring game against the Reds.
Impact Rojas has muscled up with three home runs in the last two games. The utility infielder is 5-for-15 with three homers and six RBI over five games, while playing at second base and shortstop. He also has experience in the outfield and has been mentioned as a possible fill-in for injured right fielder Kole Calhoun (knee), but he's not yet played there this spring.
MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing
Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasonsMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'
New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says he is emphasizing offense over defense but Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr_ were brought in to help.”MARCH 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making first spring start Rojas (back) will start at shortstop and bat sixth Monday in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League game against the Brewers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Rojas ended the 2020 season on the injured list due to a bout of lower-back inflammation, but he appears to be back to full strength for spring training. He was used as a reserve in Sunday's Cactus League opener, going hitless across two at-bats in the Diamondbacks' 5-2 loss to the Rockies. Rojas will be one of several players competing this spring for a utility role on Arizona's Opening Day roster.
MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good or great? D-backs confident Marte can be the latter
The Diamondbacks know they've got a very good player in Ketel MarteFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Tuesday Rojas (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lyles scheduled to start for Texas against Arizona
The Rangers will start Jordan Lyles on Tuesday and the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Caleb SmithSEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Removed with low back discomfort Rojas was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros with low back discomfort, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve, Tucker lead Astros past D'backs to get back to .500
Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back toSEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Thursday's lineup Rojas is not in the lineup Thursday against the Angels.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Walton drives in 3 as Mariners beat Diamondbacks 7-3
Donovan Walton had three RBIs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith makes Arizona debut, helps D-backs beat Mariners 4-3
Caleb Smith threw three solid innings in his first outing with Arizona, long reliever Alex Young worked into the ninth and the Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks shake prolonged slump, beat Dodgers 5-2
Carson Kelly hit a two-run homer, Christian Walker added a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks earned a rare win over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-2 victory Thursday ni...SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers starter May hit on foot by grounder, exits early
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Dustin May is out of Thursday night’s game against Arizona after just one inning after he was hit on the left foot by a sharp grounderSEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blink and you'll miss Rojas' slick DP move The D-backs had a feeling, shortstop Josh Rojas said, that Mookie Betts might be stealing second base with one out and runners on the corner...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • MLB.COM
Blink and you'll miss Rojas' slick DP move The D-backs had a feeling, shortstop Josh Rojas said, that Mookie Betts might be stealing second base with one out and runners on the corner...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • MLB.COM
