Rojas went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in a win over the Cardinals on Friday.
Rojas reached on a throwing error in the sixth inning and then stole second base for his 10th pilfer of the season, marking his third straight campaign reaching double digits in that category. The 30-year-old had come into the game on a brief four-game surge during which he'd gone 4-for-11, but his .232/.310/.348 slash line still has plenty of room for improvement.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: On base three times in loss
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Rojas went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Angels.
Rojas has four multi-hit efforts over his last 12 games, going 9-for-32 (.281) with three extra-base hits and three steals in that span. The infielder hasn't been a big threat on the basepaths this year, going 9-for-13 on stolen-base attempts. Rojas has added a .234/.315/.351 slash line, seven home runs, 26 RBI, 44 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples over 410 plate appearances, mainly serving as a strong-side platoon option at third base.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Not in starting lineup
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Rojas is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Angels.
Rojas will avoid matching up against Halos southpaw Tyler Anderson. Luis Urias will start at third base and bat sixth.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Idle versus LHP
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Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.
With Jeffrey Springs set to begin Tuesday's contest for the Rays, the left-handed-hitting Rojas will step out of the starting nine. In his place, Dylan Moore will cover the hot corner while batting eighth.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Keeps rolling Monday
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Rojas went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Rays on Monday.
After delivering a two-hit effort that also included a steal as a late addition to Sunday's lineup, Rojas drew another start at the hot corner and kept up the productivity. The 30-year-old's two-bagger was only his second extra-base hit of August, but after a dreadful start to the month, he's now sporting a .269 average and .745 OPS across the 28 plate appearances covering his last eight games.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Busy afternoon in Sunday's win
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Rojas went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk, a stolen base and a run in a 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Rojas was a late addition to the lineup after Luke Raley (undisclosed) was scratched shortly before the first pitch. Rojas ended up being a key contributor, as his sixth-inning RBI single provided Seattle with a key insurance run. Despite Sunday's success, August has mostly been a washout for Rojas, however -- he's still sporting just a .167 average and .460 OPS this month across 59 plate appearances while recording a sole extra-base hit in that span.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Late addition to lineup
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Rojas is starting at third base and batting eighth Sunday against the Giants.
The 30-year-old was scheduled to sit against San Francisco lefty Robbie Ray on Sunday, but Luke Raley (undisclosed) ended up being a late scratch. Rojas has struggled through most of August and is in the midst of a 5-for-44 slump.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: On bench against lefty
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Rojas has a .345 OPS in his past 10 games and will sit Sunday against San Francisco lefty Robbie Ray. Dylan Moore will step in at the hot corner and bat eighth in the series finale.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Resting versus LHP
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Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Southpaw Blake Snell will start on the mound for the Giants on Saturday, so the left-handed bat of Rojas will take a seat to begin the game. Dylan Moore will step in to start at third base while batting seventh.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Belts seventh homer
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Rojas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in a win over the Pirates on Sunday.
Rojas delivered his first home run of August in the fourth inning to extend the Mariners' lead to 5-0 at the time. The multi-hit effort was Rojas' first since the last time he'd left the yard July 31, and it snapped an 0-for-12 slump that had encompassed his previous four games. Despite the productive day Sunday, Rojas' bat has lost almost all of its early-season sizzle, as he's carrying a .198 average and .599 OPS over the 62 games he's played since June 1.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Idle vs. southpaw
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Rojas is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
With Pittsburgh sending left-hander Bailey Falter to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Rojas will retreat to the dugout. Leo Rivas will start at shortstop while Dylan Moore mans the hot corner.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Out of lineup vs. southpaw
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Rojas is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Rojas will sit for the second time in three games as left-hander Jose Quintana takes the mound for the Mets on Friday. Dylan Moore will shift to third base while Leo Rivas starts at shortstop.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Homers in loss
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Rojas went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's extra-inning loss to the Red Sox.
Rojas gave Seattle its first and only lead in the fifth inning with a solo shot to center field. It was just his second homer during a rough July in which the third baseman batted .200 over 70 at-bats, though he did work 13 walks. Rojas batted leadoff for the first time in six games Wednesday, and that could continue to be his slot in the lineup for as long as Victor Robles (hip) remains out of action.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Sitting Tuesday
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Rojas will dodge a matchup with southpaw James Paxton on Tuesday. In his place, Dylan Moore will bat sixth and play third base.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Idle against lefty
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros.
Left-handed hitters Rojas and Luke Raley will take a seat Saturday with southpaw Framber Valdez on the mound for Houston. Dylan Moore will cover third base Saturday. Rojas is slashing .244/.322/.356 across 301 plate appearances this season.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Taking seat Friday
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
The lefty-hitting Rojas will be held out of the starting nine against southpaw Tyler Anderson and the Angels. Dylan Moore will bat ninth and play third base Friday.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Lone bright spot Tuesday
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Rojas went 2-for-2 in a loss to the Orioles on Tuesday.
Rojas' pair of singles were the only hits the Mariners' moribund offense was able to muster against Grayson Rodriguez and a trio of relievers. The veteran infielder has emerged from a recent 0-for-13, four-game skid in solid fashion, going 5-for-13 over the next four contests, albeit with just one extra-base hit (a double) in that span.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Multi-hit effort in big win
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Rojas went 2-for-5 with a run in a win over the Marlins on Saturday.
Rojas got in on the fun of the Mariners' 15-hit barrage with his third multi-hit effort in the last seven games. The 29-year-old's bat has been running very hot over the entirety of that span, as evidenced by his .348 average and 1.009 OPS across 25 plate appearances. Rojas has been one of the steadier hitters in an inconsistent Seattle attack, offering a solid balance of pop (18 extra-base hits), speed (two triples, six stolen bases) and plate discipline (18.2 percent strikeout rate) across 67 games.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Not facing lefty
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.
For the second straight night, the Mariners will face a left-handed starting pitcher and keep Rojas out of the starting lineup. Dylan Moore will bat second and play third base.
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Mariners' Josh Rojas: Sitting against southpaw
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Rojas is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.
With lefty Logan Allen on the hill for Cleveland, Rojas and fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Dominic Canzone and Luke Raley will retreat to the bench. Dylan Moore will move over from his usual spot at second base to cover the hot corner in Rojas' stead.
