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Merrill Kelly has no-hit bid ended in 7th by Adames homer

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly had his no-hit bid broken up in the seventh on Tuesday when Milwaukee’s Willy Adames led off the inning by smashing a homer to cente...

APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slots in against lefty Rojas started at designated hitter and went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over Milwaukee.

Impact The hot-hitting Rojas, who typically sits out against lefties, got the start in place of Kyle Lewis (illness) against Brewers southpaw Wade Miley. The move paid dividends immediately, as Rojas singled home Ketel Marte, who had doubled to lead off the bottom of the first inning. Rojas has a five game hit streak, going 11-for-20 with three doubles, five RBI and five runs scored during that stretch. The Brewers will throw righty Corbin Burnes on Tuesday, so expect Rojas in the lineup, either at DH or third base.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three-hit game in win Rojas went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Rojas set the tone early for the Diamondbacks, leading off with a single, stealing second base then coming home of Pavin Smith's double. This was Rojas' third three-hit game, and he extended a hit streak to four. If his defense holds up, Rojas should continue as the strongside of a platoon at third base.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas, on Dodgers: 'It felt like they could feel the pressure' The Arizona Diamondbacks hit and ran their way to another win over the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Easter Sunday.

APRIL 10, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

D-backs get 16 hits, rout Dodgers 11-6, to take 3 of 4

Josh Rojas had his second straight three-hit game, Pavin Smith drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks got 16 hits in an 11-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against lefty Rojas isn't in Arizona's lineup for Friday's game with the Dodgers, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact After going 4-for-7 with three RBI over his last two games, Rojas will take a seat as fellow lefty Clayton Kershaw prepares to start on the mound for Los Angeles. Evan Longoria will take over in the hot corner and bat fifth.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces run in loss Rojas went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Rojas has four hits, two doubles, three RBI and a stolen base in the last two games. He's settling in as what appears to be the strongside of a platoon at third base with Evan Longoria.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot Thursday Rojas is batting leadoff Thursday against the Dodgers.

Impact Rojas has been in the leadoff spot in each one of his starts so far this season, though he's also been sitting regularly against lefties. He'll kick things off for the Diamondbacks on Thursday versus right-hander Dustin May.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays role in small-ball win Rojas batted lead off and went 3-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-6 win over San Diego.

Impact The Diamondbacks' offense came alive for the first time this season with most of the production in the final four innings when it scored seven runs. Much of it can be chalked up to small-ball, as Rojas perfectly executed a slide into home on a double steal. Those were two of five stolen bases for Arizona. Rojas has shared third base with Evan Longoria, getting starts against right-handers. After an off-day, the D-backs return to action Thursday against the Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Machado ejected, Padres blow 4-run lead, lose 8-6 to D-backs

The San Diego Padres lost Manny Manny Machado to a first-inning ejection, blew a 5-1 lead and lost 8-6 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who surged ahead with four runs in an ugly eight...

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat against lefty Rojas is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

Impact The lefty-hitting Rojas will sit for the third time in five games this season, with all of his absences coming against left-handed pitching. Despite his lower usage thus far, Rojas should see the larger share of playing time at third base this season while the righty-hitting Evan Longoria seemingly fills a short-side platoon role.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In leadoff spot for Friday's game Rojas is starting at third base and batting leadoff for the Diamondbacks on Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact Rojas was on the bench in favor of Evan Longoria for the opener with the Dodgers throwing left-hander Julio Urias, but he'll start and lead off versus righty Dustin May. It figures to be a pretty regular platoon between the two this season, although Rojas offers the versatility to play multiple other positions, as well.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Rojas (legs) will start at third base and bat second in Wednesday's Cactus League split-squad game against the Giants.

Impact Rojas has been dealing with some tightness in both of his legs and hasn't played in a spring game since March 8, but the Diamondbacks' decision to hold him out of action looks to have been mostly precautionary. The 28-year-old has moved between third base and second base over his first eight spring games, perhaps signaling that the Diamondbacks envision him filling more a utility role in 2023.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Wednesday Rojas (legs) is expected to play Wednesday, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Rojas has been held out of action while he deals with tightness in his legs. He has not played since the middle of last week.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Sunday lineup Rojas has been scratched from Sunday's Cactus League lineup against the Rockies for undisclosed reasons.

Impact Rojas has been replaced in the lineup by Buddy Kennedy, who will hit seventh and play third base. There should be an update shortly as to why the veteran infielder is out of the lineup.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB curtails infield shift, hopes for more singles, speed

One of MLB’s most visible rule changes for 2023 is a sizable curtailing of infield shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks avoid hard feelings in arbitration process with Josh Rojas Josh Rojas said his arbitration process with the Diamondbacks this week left behind no hard feelings.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Ramírez, Rengifo win in arbitration, Helsley, Rojas lose

Tampa Bay outfielder Harold Ramírez and Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won their salary arbitration cases, while St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley and Arizona infielder Josh...

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses arbitration hearing Rojas will earn $2.575 million in 2023 after losing his arbitration hearing to the Diamondbacks, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas had filed at $2.9 million in what was his first year of arbitration eligibility as a Super 2 qualifier. The 28-year-old put up a .739 OPS with nine home runs and 23 stolen bases for the Diamondbacks last season. Most of his playing time in 2023 will probably come at third base, although he figures to bounce around and could get starts in the designated hitter spot, too.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

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Josh Rojas eager to play with, learn from new D-Backs teammate Evan Longoria The Diamondbacks’ Josh Rojas will have to fight for at-bats with new teammate Evan Longoria. Rojas sees this as a good thing.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Slugs go-ahead homer Rojas went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Rojas homered off righty reliever Trevor Gott with nobody out in the ninth inning to give Arizona a 3-2 lead. Across his final six games of 2022, the third baseman recorded a .409 average over 22 at-bats with three multi-hit games and four doubles. The 28-year-old closed out the season with a .269/.249/.391 slash line, nine home runs, 56 RBI, 66 runs and 23 steals in 510 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas' late homer ends Arizona Diamondbacks' 2022 season on high note Josh Rojas delivered a go-ahead, two-run homer in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks won game No. 162, beating the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-...

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Records lone Arizona hit Rojas went 1-for-3 with a steal in Tuesday's loss against the Brewers.

Impact Rojas was one of the lone bright spots for Arizona as he recorded the team's sole hit on the night. The hit, a single to lead off the seventh inning, spoiled Milwaukee's bid for a combined no hitter and put him in position to swipe second base, which he did successfully. The stolen base was his 23rd of the season and third in his last five games. Over 506 plate appearances in 2022, Rojas has slashed .267/.347/.380.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE