TORONTO –– Miguel Rojas was a late scratch from the Dodgers’ lineup Tuesday night to “tend to a family matter,” the team announced.
Manager Dave Roberts said postgame he was unsure how long Rojas would be out for the club.
Rojas had been scheduled to play shortstop and bat eighth in the second game of the club’s three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
Miguel Rojas high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run. Getty Images
Los Angeles Dodgers players Miguel Rojas and Dalton Rushing celebrate on the field. Getty Images
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (72) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Instead, Hyeseong Kim replaced him in the lineup.
Roberts said Rojas was still in Toronto as of Tuesday night, but was unsure about his next steps.
“It’s a family situation that obviously was enough to not have him play in the game,” Roberts said. “Certainly it’s his story to tell. I’m not sure if he’s going to stick around or get on a plane. We’ll see if he shows up tomorrow and I’ll get word.”
Rojas had been in line for increased playing time this week, in the wake of Mookie Betts’ oblique strain that landed him on the injured list over the weekend. The 37-year-old veteran –– who saved the Dodgers season with his game-tying, ninth-inning home run in Game 7 of last year’s World Series against the Blue Jays –– was batting .263 with an RBI to begin this year.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas reacting after a win. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas fields a baseball with his glove. Carlin Stiehl for CA PostRojas was seen on the field pregame Tuesday, going through defensive drills and taking batting practice.
However, his scratch was announced less than 30 minutes before first pitch, leaving the Dodgers playing a man short in their eventual 4-1 win.
Roberts said they will play short again in Wednesday’s series finale, rather than rushing someone else up from the minor leagues for the final game of their road trip. The team is off on Thursday, and will wait and see where Rojas is at before making a decision ahead of Friday’s series-opener against the Texas Rangers back in Los Angeles.
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