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The Los Angeles Dodgers missed out on acquiring some key superstars ahead of the trade deadline. Still, LA was able to make a few important acquisitions as they prepared for the final two months of the 2023 campaign. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Dodgers are fairy limited in what they can […]

The 2023 season hasn’t been perfect for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The ball club has held strong in the NL West though, despite dealing with no shortage of injuries and underperformance. They currently sit three games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the division, but are still alive without question. However, one specific player on the […]

Shortstop had been a position of stability for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past few seasons. Between Corey Seager and Trea Turner, LA was consistently running All-Star caliber players out to shortstop. However, 2023 has brought a new narrative around the position. According to FanGraphs War, only the Oakland Athletics have received less production […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated SS Miguel Rojas from the injured list on Monday ahead of their upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies, per the Dodgers Twitter. LA also designated C Austin Wynns for assignment. Miguel Rojas participated in a minor league rehab game over the weekend and was expected to return barring any setbacks. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said SS Miguel Rojas could return from the injured list on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies, per Fabian Ardaya. Rojas is expected to play five innings at shortstop in a minor league rehab assignment game on Saturday. However, Rojas will not immediately return to full-time shortstop duties for the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a difficult spot at the moment. Los Angeles’ primary two shortstop options, Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor, are both dealing with injury concerns. Mookie Betts, who reportedly can play shortstop for LA, is currently on paternity leave as well. With Betts set to return soon however, the Dodgers received […]

Shortstop Miguel Rojas appears to have a new injury to deal with. Just days after he returned to action after missing five games because of a groin injury, the Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop suffered cramping in the left hamstring that got him removed from Wednesday night’s showdown against the San Francisco Giants on the road. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas has missed five games in a row due to a lower-body injury, but he can be expected to return to action before the end of the week, with manager Dave Roberts expressing optimism about the player’s chances of playing on Sunday. Via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic: “Dave Roberts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed a strong start to the 2023 campaign. Their middle infield, however, has endured no shortage of uncertainty. SS Gavin Lux suffered a season-ending injury during spring training. Miguel Rojas, who took over the position for Lux, is currently dealing with an injury of his own, while 2B Miguel Vargas […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies due to a groin injury. Fortunately, he could make a quick return if necessary. Apparently, Rojas felt something was off in his left groin after attempting to start a double play on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, per […]

Gavin Lux is expected to miss the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL early in spring training. Lux, who was going to play shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, previously said he didn’t want to see the video of his gruesome injury. However, Lux ultimately decided to watch it after being […]

Through the first few weeks of its roll out during Spring Training, the pitch clock has been almost unanimously praised. It’s going great! Fans should be grateful! It’s the best thing since sliced bread! But don’t tell that to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas. “I hate it, man,” Rojas vented to Chris Rose on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had no qualms in letting their 2022 starting shortstop Trea Turner leave in free agency because they had Gavin Lux waiting in the wings, ready take over at the most demanding position on the diamond outside of catcher. However, Lux proceeded to injure his knee following a routine groundball. Now, there […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas will has withdrawn from participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with Team Venezuela to prepare for the every day shortstop role after Gavin Lux’s injury, according to Bill Plunkett of Orange County Register. There are implications for both the Dodgers and Team Venezuela as a result. It is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ infielder Gavin Lux suffered a scary leg injury on Monday while running the bases versus the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are attempting to remain optimistic, but the latest update suggests that he will miss an extended period of time. Although, there is no official timetable at the moment. Lux was expected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miguel Rojas have reportedly agreed on a 2-year, $11 million contract extension, per Daniel Alvarez-Montes. The deal will go through 2024 and includes a $5 million club option for the 2025 campaign. Rojas, who was acquired from the Miami Marlins during the offseason, is set to serve in a utility […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for prospect Jacob Amaya. However, Rojas previously received a pair of procedures on a wrist injury stemming from last season. The new Dodgers’ infielder addressed his looming injury concerns, via SportsNet LA. “It’s not easy to hit with an injury like that, but at […]

Miguel Rojas said that he’s been in contact with a pair of Los Angeles Dodgers’ high-profile prospects since being traded from the Miami Marlins to LA. Rojas revealed that he’s looking to help Diego Cartaya and Miguel Vargas in any way he can, per JM Baseball and Chloe Clark of si.com. “I already reached out […]

Miguel Rojas is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers after initially beginning his career in LA. The infielder played just 85 games for the Dodgers in 2014 before landing with the Miami Marlins in 2015. But Rojas saved a Clayton Kershaw no-hitter during the 2014 season. He recently addressed reuniting with the Dodgers and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recently acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for infield prospect Jacob Amaya. Many initial reports hinted that the Dodgers had finally found their Trea Turner shortstop replacement. But Dodgers’ fans began asking what the deal means for Gavin Lux. The Dodgers are expected to give both Rojas and Lux playing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for prospect Jacob Amaya. Rojas, who previously played in LA with the Dodgers, expressed his excitement to return following the trade. Many initial reports stated that the Dodgers solved their shortstop uncertainty by bringing in Rojas. However, Gavin Lux could still get some […]

Shortstop Miguel Rojas reacted to his return to Los Angeles after the Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. “2014 feels like it was yesterday,” Rojas said in a Wednesday tweet. “Excited and happy to be back.” The Marlins will receive shortstop Jacob Amaya, a 2017 draft prospect out of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly on the verge of acquiring SS Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins, per Bob Nightengale, Fabian Ardaya, and Craig Mish. The Marlins will receive infield prospect Jacob Amaya if the deal becomes official. Rojas would help to replace Trea Turner at shortstop. UPDATE: Jon Heyman reports that a Dodgers-Marlins […]