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Breaking out of slump Rojas went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact Rojas scored a run after a bunt single, knocked in a run on sacrifice fly and gave the Diamondbacks a cushion with a two-run single in the seventh inning. He'd gone through a rough patch, batting .114 over 12 games, but he's now hit safely in three straight. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo noted a change in Rojas' aggressiveness at the plate that began Sunday, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic. "He's just a great, heady player," Lovullo said. "Part of his game is to just be a thorn in the side of the opposition and that charges him up. He ended up doing it again today." Over the last two games, Rojas has bunt singles in each, reached base five times over eight plate appearances and knocked in four runs.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Rojas started at third base and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Atlanta.

Impact The lefty-batting Rojas, who was given Friday off against a right-hander, was back in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta's Spencer Strider. Friday's off day notwithstanding, Rojas remains a regular presence against righties, but his overall production has dropped significantly since mid-April. He's hitting .165 (15-for-91) with a .481 OPS over the last 30 games. For the season, Rojas is batting .237 against right-handed pitching.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Friday Rojas is not in the starting lineup Friday versus Atlanta.

Impact Rojas will take a seat after he went 0-for-10 with two walks, a run scored and four strikeouts while starting all three games in the Diamondbacks' series with the Rockies. Emmanuel Rivera will draw the start at third base and bat sixth in the series opener with Atlanta.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against lefty Rojas is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Rockies.

Impact Emmanuel Rivera will play third base and bat second with left-hander Kyle Freeland set to toe the slab for Colorado. Rojas has slashed just .208/.296/.250 this year against southpaws.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals base in win Rojas started at second base and went 0-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and run scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Rockies.

Impact Rojas filled in at the keystone for a resting Ketel Marte. He was part of a double steal in the second inning immediately before Pavin Smith's three-run home run gave Arizona a lead it would not relinquish. The steal was the sixth in 44 games for Rojas, who had 23 thefts over 125 games in 2022. He's recently been moved out of the leadoff spot to sixth in the order, where he's 2-for-12. Rojas had a hot three-week stretch to open the season but is slashing .175/.261/.250 over the last 27 games.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Rojas isn't starting Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Arizona has now run into left-handed starters in each of its last three games, so Rojas will begin on the bench for the third consecutive time. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at third base and bat second.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty again Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The Diamondbacks are facing a lefty starting pitcher (Ranger Suarez) for the second game in a row, so the lefty-hitting Rojas will remain on the bench for the series finale. Emmanuel Rivera will spell Rojas at third base and bat third.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out versus lefty Rojas is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies.

Impact Emmanuel Rivera will start at third base and bat second with left-hander Matt Strahm on the hill for Philadelphia. Rojas carries just a .569 OPS versus lefties this year.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved down to six spot Rojas is starting at third base and batting sixth for the Diamondbacks on Monday in Philadelphia.

Impact Rojas has flip-flopped with Pavin Smith for the second game in a row, with Smith being elevated to the leadoff spot. After a nice first three weeks of the season, Rojas is sporting just a .534 OPS across his last 23 contests.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging from slump Rojas went 2-for-4 with a walk in Monday's 5-2 win over Oakland.

Impact Rojas extended a hit streak to five consecutive after enduring a brutal 4-for-35 (.114) stretch from April 23 to May 10. He was much maligned for his defense in 2022, which eventually cost him playing time, but Rojas has shown improvement this season with eight outs above average at third base. At this point, he remains on the strongside of a platoon at third base.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Rojas is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Giants.

Impact Rojas will probably appear off the bench at some point as the Giants try a bullpen game. Emmanuel Rivera is starting at third base and batting second to kick things off for the host Diamondbacks.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Rojas is not in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Monday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Rojas will yield to Evan Longoria at third base with the Marlins throwing left-hander Braxton Garrett. He's just 1-for-12 at the plate so far in May.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three walks, stolen base in loss Rojas went 0-for-3 with three walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Rojas hadn't drawn a walk since April 23, and he hit just .190 (4-for-21) in that span. The infielder is still regularly hitting leadoff versus right-handed pitchers, but he has a modest .263/.315/.343 slash line through 111 plate appearances this season. He's added 18 BI, 16 runs scored and four stolen bases, but he's yet to hit a home run in 28 contests.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against left-hander Rojas will sit Saturday against lefty MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals.

Impact Rojas started against a handful of lefties in mid-April, but he's now been on the bench against each of the last five southpaws the Diamondbacks have faced. Emmanuel Rivera will get the start at the hot corner.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out versus lefty Rojas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Impact As usual, the lefty-hitting Rojas finds himself on the bench while the Diamondbacks oppose a southpaw (Andrew Heaney). Evan Longoria will check in for Rojas at third base.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Rojas is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Lefty Austin Gomber will be on the mound Sunday for Colorado, so Rojas finds himself on the bench for the third time in Arizona's past four games. Evan Longoria will receive another start at the hot corner, batting fifth.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers off bench Rojas went 1-for-3 with three RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Rojas pinch hit for shortstop Nick Ahmed in the seventh inning and remained in the game to play third base. He knocked in a run on a fielder's choice before delivering two more runs on a double in the ninth. The hit snapped an 0-for-15 run for Rojas, who is up to 14 RBI and three steals through 22 games. With right-hander Noah Davis on the hill for Colorado on Saturday, expect Rojas back in the starting lineup and leading off for the Diamondbacks.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Rojas is not in the starting lineup Friday at Colorado.

Impact It'll be a right-handed-heavy attack for the Diamondbacks with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound for the Rockies. Rojas has a .711 OPS this year against righties and a .522 OPS versus lefties.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact The lefty-hitting Rojas will take a seat for the series finale with the Royals while southpaw Ryan Yarbrough toes the rubber for Kansas City. Emmanuel Rivera will replace Rojas at third base.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Rojas started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Rojas returned to the lineup after getting Monday off and was back at leadoff. The infielder has slumped of late, going hitless over the last 13 at-bats. With left-hander Cale Yarborough scheduled to throw Wednesday, Rojas could get another off day while Evan Longoria mans the hot corner.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets night off Rojas did not start or play in Monday's 5-4 win over Kansas City.

Impact Rojas was given a rest day after starting 15 consecutive games. Geraldo Perdomo took his spot atop the order, while Evan Longoria slotted in at the hot corner.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas' defense shining bright for Diamondbacks in season's early days Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas is displaying level of consistency on defense that he lacked a year ago.

APRIL 17, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

In against lefty Rojas started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Friday's 5-1 loss to Miami.

Impact Rojas was in the starting lineup for the second time this season against a lefty (Trevor Rogers). Kyle Lewis (illness) opened the season as the DH against southpaws, but he remains out, so manager Torey Lovullo opted for Rojas, who entered the contest with a .412 average and 1.006 OPS, largely against righties.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects another three-hit game Rojas went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Rojas continues to rake. This was his fourth three-hit game in nine starts, and he leads the team with 14 hits and a .412 batting average. The key for Rojas, who was benched several times last year for shoddy defense, is maintaining a dependable glove. He's done that thus far, albeit in a small sample size, and is currently tied for the most outs above average at the hot corner, per Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel hits 3-run homer, D-backs take series from Brewers

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a three-run homer for his first long ball with the Diamondbacks, rookie Drey Jameson threw four scoreless innings and Arizona beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-3...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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