The Dodgers scratched Miguel Rojas from their beginning lineup Wednesday, hours earlier than they had been set to play the Seattle Mariners. No quick rationalization was given by the workforce.
Rojas, 35, is hitting .283 with a .325 on-base proportion and .404 slugging proportion in 78 video games this season. He additionally has three residence runs and 26 RBIs.
Between July and August, Rojas missed 14 video games with a forearm damage. The Dodgers signed veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed to fill in within the meantime. Monday, Ahmed was designated for task when the Dodgers activated Edman and third baseman Max Muncy from the injured record.
Rojas had been scheduled to bat ninth and play shortstop. Tommy Edman is taking part in shortstop as a substitute, and Kevin Kiermaier will begin in middle discipline and bat ninth.
Logan Gilbert is beginning for the Seattle Mariners. Jack Flaherty is beginning for the Dodgers, who gained the primary two video games of the sequence at Dodger Stadium.
Why Did the Dodgers Scratch Miguel Rojas?
Chatting with reporters on Wednesday afternoon, supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned Rojas was scratched as a result of a pre-existing left hamstring damage flared up once more.
If Rojas can use the subsequent two days to relaxation and get well, he’ll be capable to miss just one recreation. The Dodgers have an off-day Thursday earlier than internet hosting the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at Dodger Stadium.
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