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Josh Rojas homers as Mariners beat White Sox 6-3 for season-high 8th straight win

Josh Rojas hit a two-run homer and six Seattle relievers combined for five effective innings, helping the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 for their season-high eighth strai...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps raking in Monday's win Rojas went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the White Sox on Monday.

Impact Rojas once again was undeterred by his spot at the bottom of the order, authoring one of a pair of three-hit efforts for the Mariners. It was the fourth multi-hit tally for Rojas over the last nine games, a span during which he's generated a .367 average and .940 OPS after opening his Seattle tenure in an 0-for-13 funk over his first four games following his arrival from the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two steals in win Rojas went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Astros.

Impact Rojas' two steals Sunday were his first since May 29 -- he's now 8-for-8 on stolen base attempts this season. The 29-year-old Rojas has been swinging the bat better of late, going 8-for-25 (.320) with a home run over his last eight contests while serving as Seattle's primary second baseman. Overall, Rojas is slashing .225/.286/.300 with 31 runs scored and 30 RBI across 256 plate appearances between the Mariners and Diamondbacks this season.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Rojas will sit against lefty Framber Valdez and the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Rojas has started 10 times since moving from Arizona to Seattle at the deadline, but all 10 of those stars have come against righties. Rojas actually owns a marginally higher wRC+ against lefties (92) than against righties (89) for his career, but the Mariners seem set on using him in a platoon role at second base. Dylan Moore will handle the keystone Saturday.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First homer as Mariner in win Rojas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in an extra-inning win over the Royals on Tuesday.

Impact Rojas' 380-foot shot to right field in the fourth inning with Jose Caballero aboard extended the Mariners' lead to 7-0 at the time and marked his first time leaving the yard all season. The 29-year-old is quickly putting a slow start to his Seattle tenure behind him, as he's now gone 6-for-14 with a double, Tuesday's homer, four RBI, a walk and six runs in his last five games.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Multi-hit tally in loss Rojas went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in a loss to the Royals on Monday.

Impact Rojas delivered a clutch RBI knock in the ninth, knotting the score at 5-5 at the time. After an 0-for-13 start to his Mariners tenure, Rojas' bat has come to life -- he's gone 5-for-10 with Monday's double, two RBI, a walk and five runs over the subsequent four contests.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Rojas will not start Saturday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Rojas has started against five of the seven lefties the Mariners have faced since he joined the club, but he's been on the bench against all three lefties, including Saturday's starter Cole Irvin. He's gone just 2-for-17 at the plate for his new team, so he isn't doing much to earn a sudden uptick in playing time. Jose Caballero will start at second base Saturday.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First taste of Seattle success Rojas went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Friday.

Impact The trade-deadline acquisition had received sparse playing time and had yet to record a hit with the Mariners since arriving from the Diamondbacks, but that changed in a notable way Friday. Rojas, whose yet to leave the yard this season in 231 plate appearances, should have a chance to claim everyday playing time at second base now that Kolten Wong has been jettisoned and attempt to rediscover his mysteriously absent power stroke.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Tuesday Rojas is absent from the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Dylan Moore will start at second base and bat ninth versus the Padres and right-hander Nick Martinez. Rojas has gone 0-for-9 with three strikeouts and zero walks since joining the Mariners in a July 31 trade from the Diamondbacks.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Saturday Rojas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Rojas will sit in favor of Jose Caballero with a lefty (Tyler Anderson) on the mound for the opposition, just as he did Friday. It's looking a lot like a platoon at the keystone, with Rojas handling the strong-side role. Rojas is 0-for-6 in two games since coming over from Arizona at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Rojas is out of the lineup Friday against the Angels.

Impact Jose Caballero will start at second base and bat ninth as the Mariners take on left-hander Reid Detmers. The left-handed-hitting Rojas has gone 0-for-6 with two strikeouts since Seattle acquired him from the Diamondbacks ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Rojas is not in the lineup Wednesday versus Boston.

Impact Acquired from the Diamondbacks on Monday as part of the Paul Sewald trade, Rojas went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in his Mariners debut Tuesday against the Red Sox. Dylan Moore (wrist) is back in the lineup at second base Wednesday.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shipped to Seattle Rojas was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Mariners along with Dominic Canzone and Ryan Bliss in exchange for Paul Sewald, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Rojas, 29, is in the midst of his worst season since 2020, as he is slashing .228/.292/.296 with zero home runs and six steals in 59 games. He has essentially been a replacement-level player (-0.1 fWAR), and Rojas will contend with Kolten Wong and Jose Caballero for playing time in Seattle.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Saturday Rojas started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Rojas returned to the majors after the Diamondbacks placed Evan Longoria (back) on the injured list Saturday. The lefty-hitting Rojas will share the hot corner with the righty-swinging Emmanuel Rivera, thought it's uncertain if it will be a strict right-lefty platoon.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Diamondbacks recalled Rojas from Triple-A Reno on Saturday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact The D-backs sent Rojas down to Triple-A in mid-June, and he's since slashed .259/.322/.389 with two homers and eight RBI across 59 plate appearances. He'll return to Arizona to take Evan Longoria's roster spot after Longoria landed on the IL with a back issue.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action at Triple-A Rojas (back) has gone 7-for-18 with a home run, a stolen base, four RBI and three runs since being activated from Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Rojas was sidelined at Triple-A for just over three weeks due to the back injury. Since losing out on a regular starting role at third base for the Diamondbacks and getting optioned to the minors June 19, Rojas is slashing .277/.346/.404 over 52 plate appearances with Reno.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes appearance in ACL Rojas (back) served as the designated hitter in a game at the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3.

Impact Rojas hadn't played since July 1, when Triple-A Reno placed him on the injured list with a lower back injury. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic that the infielder is "getting his swing back together," which sounds like the manager's primary concern is less about the back than the swing. Rojas was demoted to the minors June 19 after posting a .607 OPS for the Diamondbacks.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks send slumping Josh Rojas to minors and recall Alek Thomas

Slumping Arizona Diamondbacks utilityman Josh Rojas is heading to the minors

JUNE 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Demoted to Triple-A Rojas was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Impact Rojas' season batting line had fallen to .235/.301/.306 and he had started only four of his team's last nine games. The Diamondbacks have ultimately decided it would be best for him to work through his struggles in the minors. Emmanuel Rivera has cooled off recently but could be in line for the bulk of the starts at third base, with Evan Longoria also in the mix.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Rojas started the last three games and will hit the bench Sunday despite the fact righty Tanner Bibee is pitching for Cleveland. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at the hot corner.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18, 2023 • MLB.COM

On bench versus lefty Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The lefty-hitting Rojas will take a seat while the Diamondbacks face a left-handed starting pitcher for the third time in five games. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at third base in place of Rojas, who appears to be viewed as a strict strong-side platoon player.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Rojas will take a seat for the series finale and for the second straight game while the Tigers bring another lefty (Joey Wentz) to the hill. Evan Longoria will step in for Rojas at third base.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Rojas will be on the bench Saturday against Detroit.

Impact Rojas finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. Both days off have come against lefties, including Saturday's starter Matthew Boyd. Emmanuel Rivera will get the nod at third base.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Wednesday off Rojas is out of the starting lineup versus the Nationals on Wednesday.

Impact Rojas earned his day off after he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored against the Nationals on Tuesday, but he likely would have been out with a left-hander on the mound for Washington in Patrick Corbin, anyway . Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and hits second while Rojas rests.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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