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Peralta's 7 RBIs help D-Backs overcome 6 HRs, top Reds 14-11

David Peralta hit a three-run triple in a six-run 10th inning to finish with five hits and a career-best seven RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks overcame six Cincinnati home runs...

APRIL 22, 2021 • Associated Press

Bats leadoff Sunday Rojas started at second base, batted leadoff and went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two additional RBI in Sunday's 5-2 win over Washington.

Impact Rojas went deep on starter Paolo Espino as the first batter of the game and came around to score two additional runs after a single and a walk. The two hits matched his season total entering Sunday's contest. This is the version of Rojas that showed up in spring training, and the one the Diamondbacks were missing through the first three weeks of the regular season. He had been a lineup staple through the first portion of the season, playing both shortstop and second base, but lost the everyday role after starting 2-for-27. With Tim Locastro (finger) and Ketel Marte (hamstring) sidelined, the Diamondbacks need someone to hit leadoff. That could be Rojas if he continues to hit.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bumgarner back on track as Arizona beats Washington 5-2

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APRIL 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Loses hold of everyday role Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Nick Ahmed's return from the injured list Saturday appears to have closed Rojas' window for everyday playing time. Rojas wasn't able to take advantage of the extra opportunities he received to begin the season, going 2-for-27 with a 3:7 BB:K. He'll likely transition into a utility role for Arizona.

APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in four ABs Rojas went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Impact Rojas, who is filling in at shortstop for the injured Nick Ahmed (knee), had his batting average drop to .074 following the game. He opened the season as the primary leadoff hitter but was quickly dropped amid the hitting woes. If fantasy managers haven't benched him yet, news that Ahmed is expected to return this weekend should prompt that move.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Thursday Rojas isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Rojas has gone 2-for-21 with a run and five strikeouts in the first six games of the 2021 campaign. Josh VanMeter will take over at second base Thursday, batting second.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Tuesday Rojas is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Colorado.

Impact Rojas is 1-for-16 with one run, two walks and four strikeouts through four games and will take a seat Tuesday. Eduardo Escobar will shift to the keystone while Asdrubal Cabrera receives the start at third base.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Widener, Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1 to avoid 4-game sweep

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APRIL 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Starts at SS Thursday Rojas filled in for Nick Ahmed (knee) at shortstop and went 0-for-5 in Thursday's 8-7 loss to the Padres.

Impact Rojas is coming off a productive spring and is expected to see a lot of time at second base when Ahmed is healthy. Manager Torey Lovullo left open the possibility that Ahmed plays Friday but sounded far from certain, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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MARCH 29, 2021 • Associated Press

MadBum gets opening day start on mound for Diamondbacks

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MARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press

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MARCH 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

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MARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press

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MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Looking to secure playing time Rojas has hit well this spring, going 18-for-53 with three home runs and a .340/.397/.547 line.

Impact Rojas went on a power tear in early March, swatting all three of his long balls in a two-game span. Nevertheless, he's remained impressive throughout Cactus League play and appears to be securing playing time for himself at second base. If Rojas is able to carry this type of performance through to the regular season, he could take that job and run with it.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke

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MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks’ Josh Rojas embracing change after busy offseason Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas made a variety of changes that he believes have him in a better position this spring.

MARCH 9, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Changes in routine paying off so far for Rojas SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Josh Rojas got to the point where he'd had enough. After a poor Spring Training in 2020 followed up by a .180 average d...

MARCH 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

Swats two homers Rojas started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Friday's spring game against the Reds.

Impact Rojas has muscled up with three home runs in the last two games. The utility infielder is 5-for-15 with three homers and six RBI over five games, while playing at second base and shortstop. He also has experience in the outfield and has been mentioned as a possible fill-in for injured right fielder Kole Calhoun (knee), but he's not yet played there this spring.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

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MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press

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MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Making first spring start Rojas (back) will start at shortstop and bat sixth Monday in the Diamondbacks' Cactus League game against the Brewers, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas ended the 2020 season on the injured list due to a bout of lower-back inflammation, but he appears to be back to full strength for spring training. He was used as a reserve in Sunday's Cactus League opener, going hitless across two at-bats in the Diamondbacks' 5-2 loss to the Rockies. Rojas will be one of several players competing this spring for a utility role on Arizona's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Rojas (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Texas.

Impact Lower-back discomfort forced Rojas to leave Sunday's game against the Astros and will cost him at least one start. Ketel Marte returns from a wrist injury to start at second base.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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