Player Outlook
Josh Rojas played all over the field for the Diamondbacks in 2021-2022 while posting decent numbers, but he was unsuccessful in his 59 games with Arizona last summer with a .589 OPS, and was traded to Seattle in the deal for Paul Sewald. Once added to the Mariners roster, Rojas was in the lineup on a regular basis against right-handed pitchers, and he improved his slash to a respectable .272/.321/.400 while swiping six bases over 46 games.While it was encouraging to see the numbers increase upon joining his new club, the overall numbers were still ugly, and he ranked near the bottom of baseball in hard-hit percentage, expected slugging, barrel rate and expected weight on-base average. He also remained a liability against left-handed pitching with a .562 OPS, and it seems likely he won't be in the lineup in 2024 against southpaws very often. Rojas should have eligibility at second and third base and has a chance to carve out a regular role with the Mariners, but his fantasy value is severely limited as a player that isn't likely to contribute in many categories.

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2023 204.51.9 47 4 40 27 12 .245
2022 3462.8 66 9 56 55 23 .269
3y Avg. 290.52.4 61 8 47 47 15 .261
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Thriving in Cactus League play

    Rojas is hitting .357 (5-for-13) with two doubles, a home run, five RBI, three walks, a stolen base and three runs over his first seven Cactus League games. Rojas went 1-for-2 with an RBI single, a bases-loaded walk and a run in the Mariners' Cactus League win over the Royals on Wednesday, his latest taste of spring success. The 29-year-old produced a solid .272/.321/.400 line over 46 games after coming to Seattle in a trade with the Diamondbacks last season, and he appears set to primarily split time with Luis Urias at third base while also occasionally filling in for Jorge Polanco at second in the coming season.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Could see more time at third

    Rojas, who's projected to fill the strong side of an infield platoon with Dylan Moore, is now likelier to do so at third base rather than second as a result of the Jorge Polanco trade, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. Kramer notes that Polanco should play either second base or shortstop based on his big-league resume. As a result, Rojas -- who contributed a solid .272 batting average and .721 OPS across 134 plate appearances after his trade from the Diamondbacks last season -- could see the majority of his time at the hot corner. Offseason arrival Luis Urias is also a candidate to see time at third base. Rojas could end up in a super-utility role instead, as he's played every position except catcher, first base and center field during his five-year MLB career.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Receives $3.1 million from Mariners

    The Mariners and Rojas avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.1 million contract Thursday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. Rojas was in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The 29-year-old infielder posted a .589 OPS with the Diamondbacks in 2023 before putting up a .721 OPS following a trade to the Mariners. Rojas looks to be at the top of Seattle's second-base depth chart, although he'll have to hold off others.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Clubs homer in win

    Rojas went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two total runs scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Rangers. Rojas had gone 26 games without a homer, hitting a paltry .236 in that span, but he swatted a solo shot in the third inning and added an RBI single in the fourth in Friday's contest. The second baseman is batting .280 with Seattle, an improvement on the .228/.292/.296 slash line over 59 games he managed with Arizona this season prior to be dealt to the M's. All four of his homers have come with his new squad, and he's added 40 RBI, 47 runs scored, 12 stolen bases and 17 doubles between both clubs this year.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Idle versus lefty

    Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup Thursday against the Rangers. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery will toe the slab to start Thursday's contest, meaning Rojas will remain on the bench to begin the game. Jose Cabaellero will start at second base and bat ninth in Rojas' place.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Sitting against lefty

    Rojas is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros. Jose Caballero will start at second base and bat ninth in the Mariners' hugely important matchup versus the Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Rojas has slashed just .233/.313/.279 against lefties this year between Arizona and Seattle.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Hits bench versus lefty

    Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup Saturday against Texas. Left-hander Jordan Montgomery is set to start on the mound for the Rangers, so the left-handed bat of Rojas will sit down to begin the game. Jose Caballero will cover second base and bat ninth in Rojas' place.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Sitting against southpaw

    Rojas is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's. Rojas still has not started against a southpaw since joining the Mariners, so it should come as no surprise that he is opening on the bench Monday with left-hander JP Sears on the bump for Oakland.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Idle versus southpaw

    Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup Tuesday against the Angels. The left-handed bat of Rojas will take a seat Tuesday as left-hander Patrick Sandoval takes the mound for Los Angeles. Jose Caballero will fill in at second base and bat ninth while Rojas is out.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Resting against lefty

    Rojas is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. As has been the case since joining the Mariners, Rojas will be held out with a southpaw -- in this instance Reid Detmers -- opening on the mound for the opponent. Dylan Moore will start at second base in place of Rojas.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Gets breather Friday

    Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup Friday against Tampa Bay. Rojas will take a seat Friday after going 3-for-15 with two runs scored through the first week of September. Dylan Moore will fill in at second base and bat ninth while Rojas sits.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: On base thrice in loss

    Rojas went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to the Reds on Tuesday. Rojas authored one of four two-hit efforts for the Mariners, posting his out of the bottom of the order. The trade deadline acquisition had been mired in a 2-for-15 funk in the seven games since his previous multi-hit tally, but a productive second half of August has helped Rojas maintain an impressive .282/.333/.436 slash line in 25 games with the Mariners thus far.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Sitting against lefty

    Rojas is not in Saturday's lineup against the Mets. With lefty David Peterson on the mound for New York, the Mariners will send most of their lefty bats to the bench, including Rojas. While Rojas has not drawn a start against a southpaw since getting traded to Seattle, he has been swinging a hot bat, slashing .357/.400/.554 with three home runs and four steals in 56 at-bats since Aug. 11. Jose Caballero is starting at second base and hitting ninth.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Sitting Tuesday

    Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup Tuesday against Oakland. Tuesday marks the second consecutive game Rojas will miss after breaking his six-game hitting streak Sunday against Kansas City. Jose Caballero will start at second base instead and bat ninth.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Out of Monday's lineup

    Rojas is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's. Rojas saw a six-game hitting streak come to an end Sunday, and he will get a breather one day later. Jose Caballero will cover the keystone for the Mariners on Monday night.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Hits double-digit steals

    Rojas went 0-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Royals on Sunday. Rojas made good use of his one trip on the basepaths, stealing second after drawing a fifth-inning walk, recording his 10th stolen base of the season and ultimately coming around to score on another home run by Julio Rodriguez. Rojas has now reached safely in seven straight games, a stretch during which he owns a .414 average with three extra-base hits, six RBI, two walks, four steals and 10 runs.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Goes deep in rout

    Rojas went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Saturday's 15-2 victory over the Royals. The 29-year-old infielder put Seattle on the board with a third-inning solo shot off Jordan Lyles in what turned out to be a 15-2 blowout victory Saturday. Rojas has now hit safely in six consecutive contests, boasting a .444 batting average with two home runs, six RBI, nine runs and three steals across 27 at-bats during his hitting streak.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Stays hot Wendesday

    Rojas went 3-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss against the White Sox. Rojas drove in the Mariners' first run of the contest with a bunt single in the seventh inning before subsequently swiping his ninth base of the season. The 29-year-old Rojas has been on a roll of late, going 9-for-18 (.500) with a homer and three steals in his last four contests. Since joining Seattle, he's batting .294 with a .784 OPS over 15 games. Rojas has boosted his slash line to .242/.301/.329 with two homers, 36 runs scored and 34 RBI across 270 plate appearances between the Mariners and Diamondbacks this season.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Slugs second homer

    Rojas went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run in a win over the White Sox on Tuesday. Rojas kept his bat hot with a 387-foot blast to right-center field in the fourth inning with Mike Ford aboard, doubling the Mariners' advantage to 4-1 at the time. The recent trade acquisition has launched both his homers on the season since arriving in Seattle and now carries a .353 average and .977 OPS across his last 10 games.
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  • Mariners' Josh Rojas: Keeps raking in Monday's win

    Rojas went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the White Sox on Monday. Rojas once again was undeterred by his spot at the bottom of the order, authoring one of a pair of three-hit efforts for the Mariners. It was the fourth multi-hit tally for Rojas over the last nine games, a span during which he's generated a .367 average and .940 OPS after opening his Seattle tenure in an 0-for-13 funk following his arrival from the Diamondbacks.
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