MIGUEL ROJAS NEWS

Big performance in return to lineup Rojas went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Rays.

Impact Rojas drove home Max Muncy with a base hit in the bottom of the fifth to bring the Dodgers within one run of Tampa Bay before coming around to score himself on a two-run homer from Shohei Ohtani. The shortstop then took Joel Kuhnel deep in his next trip to the plate to extend his team's lead to two runs, and he added a third run in the bottom of the 10th as Los Angeles narrowly lost in extra innings. Rojas has now hit safely in 12 of 13 games this month, during which he's batting .356 (16-for-45) with seven RBI and eight runs scored. Saturday's long ball was his fourth of the campaign and his first since June 14 against the Royals.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers and Rays play to decide series winner

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Caballero's 2-run homer off Kelly in the 10th lifts Rays over Dodgers 9-8

José Caballero hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning after Tampa Bay blew a 4-0 lead in the first and the Rays rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-8

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in lineup Rojas (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Rojas was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against Seattle due to a left hamstring injury. The Dodgers' day off Thursday seems to have done the trick, and the 35-year-old will return to action after a one-game absence. Since being reinstated from the injured list Aug. 7, Rojas has gone 13-for-38 with five runs scored, two stolen bases and five RBI.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Rojas (hamstring) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Rojas was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against Seattle due to a left hamstring injury. The Dodgers' day off Thursday seems to have done the trick, and the 35-year-old will return to action after a one-game absence. Since being reinstated off the injured list Aug. 7, Rojas has gone 13-for-38 with five runs scored, two stolen bases and five RBI.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Managing hamstring issue Rojas was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup prior to Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to a hamstring flareup, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager Dave Roberts said the decision to take Rojas out of the lineup was precautionary, and he expects the 35-year-old shortstop to return to the lineup Friday following Thursday's scheduled off day. Tommy Edman will get the starting nod at shortstop while Rojas rests, opening up center field for Kevin Kiermaier to start and bat ninth.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched Wednesday Rojas was scratched from the lineup ahead of Wednesday's game versus Seattle, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly why Rojas was taken out of the starting nine, but the Dodgers should provide more information relatively soon. In the meantime, Tommy Edman will move to shortstop while Kevin Kiermaier starts in center field.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Rojas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Rojas started the previous five games and will receive a day off after going 7-for-17 with a double, two RBI and three runs during that stretch. Tommy Edman will shift to shortstop while Kevin Kiermaier starts in center field.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three hits Sunday Rojas went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 2-1 victory versus the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Rojas notched one of two three-hit performances for Los Angeles, and his fifth-inning RBI single provided what turned out to be the winning run for the team. The veteran shortstop has a 10-game hitting streak going during which he's slashing .371/.405/.429 with five RBI and a pair of stolen bases. Though his fantasy appeal is limited by a lack of power, Rojas has been a steady bat for Los Angeles throughout the year, as he's hitting .286 through 244 plate appearances while adding excellent defense.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight The journey is just as important as the destination in the eyes of Miguel Rojas, which is why the ve...

AUGUST 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ohtani hits 39th homer and Kershaw pitches Dodgers to 2-1 win over slumping Cardinals

Shohei Ohtani hit his National League-leading 39th home run and Clayton Kershaw tossed six shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records two hits, steal in win Rojas went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Rojas logged his first multi-hit effort of August, and he's gone 9-for-29 (.310) over eight games since he returned from a forearm injury. The shortstop's solid batting has helped him fend off Nick Ahmed for playing time at shortstop. Rojas is up to a .276/.318/.403 slash line, three home runs, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored and seven steals through 237 plate appearances this season. With Tommy Edman (wrist) expected to debut Monday, Rojas will need to keep hitting well to maintain his playing time, though Edman is also an option to enter the mix in center field.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Wednesday Rojas isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Wednesday's game versus Milwaukee.

Impact Rojas has tallied a base hit in all five games he's played in since returning from the injured list last week, and he'll now get a breather against right-hander Frankie Montas. Nick Ahmed will get the starting nod at shortstop instead and bat ninth.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Rojas isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Rojas has gone 2-for-8 with two RBI since returning from the injured list Wednesday, and he'll get a chance to rest Saturday while Nick Ahmed starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Logs steal in win Rojas went 1-for-4 with one RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact With David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reporting Friday that Mookie Betts (hand) will play in right field when he returns Monday, Rojas will remain in competition with Nick Ahmed and Amed Rosario for playing time at shortstop. Rojas has started both games since he returned from the injured list himself after missing two weeks with a forearm injury. For the season, Rojas has been a steady batter, hitting .270 with a .713 OPS, three home runs, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, six steals and 17 doubles over 215 plate appearances. As long as he can avoid a slump, Rojas should be in the lineup most of the time.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Schwarber hits 3 homers, drives in 7 runs as Phillies rally past Dodgers, 9-4

Kyle Schwarber hit three homers and tied his career high with seven RBIs, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rally to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-4 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers' Dave Roberts ejected in 6th after interference call at third base

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected in the sixth inning Wednesday night after coming on the field to argue a call at third base in a 9-4 loss to the Philadelphia P...

AUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from IL The Dodgers reinstated Rojas (forearm) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Rojas landed on the injured list July 24 due to right forearm tightness, and he played in just one rehab game in Single-A, where he went 0-for-3 with a walk. Now that he's healthy, the 35-year-old will likely start at shortstop until Mookie Betts (hand) is able to return from the IL. James Outman was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Rojas (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday.

Impact Rojas has been shelved since late July with right forearm tightness but has been cleared for game action. Since his absence has been relatively brief, he shouldn't require many rehab games before being activated. Rojas will overtake Nick Ahmed at shortstop once he's ready. Mookie Betts (hand) is also due back soon, although it doesn't seem the Dodgers have decided on which position he'll play once activated.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play in sim game this week Manager Dave Roberts said that Rojas (forearm) is scheduled to play in a simulated game Thursday at Dodger Stadium, MLB.com reports.

Impact On the shelf since July 24 with right forearm tightness, Rojas has already started ramping up his swinging and is set to face live pitching during the upcoming week. Roberts said that Rojas won't require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list, leaving the door open for the 35-year-old to rejoin the big club as soon as this weekend. Whenever Rojas is reinstated, he'll likely displace Nick Ahmed as the team's primary shortstop.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Dodgers placed Rojas (forearm) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rojas hasn't played since he made an early exit from Sunday's game versus Boston due to tightness in his right forearm. He'll now be sidelined for the next 10 days, opening the door for Enrique Hernandez and the newly signed Nick Ahmed to see increased playing time at shortstop.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Rojas (forearm) isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

Impact Rojas remains day-to-day as expected Tuesday due to tightness in his right forearm. The shortstop missed the opening game of the series against the Giants in Monday's win, but is believed to be able to return Wednesday. Enrique Hernandez has the start at shortstop and is batting ninth Tuesday.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Rojas (forearm) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact As expected, Rojas will be absent from Monday's lineup after he left in the third inning of Sunday's 9-6 win over the Red Sox due to right forearm tightness. Enrique Hernandez will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Giants southpaw Blake Snell.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Rojas (forearm) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Giants, Kirsten Watson of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Impact As expected, Rojas will be absent from Monday's lineup after he left in the third inning of Sunday's 9-6 win over the Red Sox due to right forearm tightness. Enrique Hernandez will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Giants southpaw Blake Snell. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts also said he'll likely stay away from Rojas again Tuesday, in the hopes the shortstop will be cleared to return Wednesday, per Watson.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids major injury Rojas (forearm) avoided a serious injury in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Red Sox, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rojas left the game following the third inning with right forearm tightness, which he believes is the result of taking one-handed swings with a heavy bat during the All-Star break. Rojas doesn't believe that the injury is anything serious, something that manager Dave Roberts echoed following the contest, saying that the infielder won't get an MRI and might be "down a couple days." Rojas is expected to miss Monday's series opener against the Giants and after that, he can considered day-to-day for the time being.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE