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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Connects on first spring home run
Rotowire
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's Cactus League game against the Royals.
Rojas received an invite to major-league spring training at just 20 years of age, and he didn't look overmatched Monday as he connected for his first Cactus League home run. The young shortstop is not on Chicago's 40-man roster and has yet to play above the Double-A level, so he's almost certainly ticketed for a return to the minors, but he could turn some heads with a strong spring. Rojas is worth keeping a close eye on in dynasty formats this season, particularly if he keeps developing his power stroke.
Rojas (hamstring) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list and made his season debut for High-A South Bend on Tuesday, starting at second base while going 0-for-4 with a walk in a 2-1 loss to West Michigan in 10 innings.
Rojas was deactivated to begin the season while he recovered from a hamstring strain, but the injury cost him just nine games. The 19-year-old middle infielder has returned to South Bend after slashing .245/.309/.336 with six home runs and 21 stolen bases over 421 plate appearances with the affiliate in 2024.
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Cubs' Jefferson Rojas: Recovering from hamstring injury
Rotowire
High-A South Bend placed Rojas on the 7-day injured list with a hamstring injury, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.
Rojas is close to being ready to join the South Bend Cubs, per Callis. Rojas, who turns 20 later this month, spent all of last season at High-A, logging a .245/.310/.336 slash line with six home runs and 13 steals in 96 games.
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