May 9, 2021 Rojas went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Arizona's 4-2 loss to the Mets on Saturday. So instead of coming in for Spring Training like [it] used to happen, making those adjustments while playing games, now I can actually work on at-bats and fine-tune those things instead of making big tweaks while playing other competition. Amazing Device Lights Up Countertops And Fixes Dark Kitchens, Geoff Burke, Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports. Follow Nick Piecoros coverage all season. Try to simplify it as much as possible.. Rojas, square, in 2021. Thats how you work yourself out of a lineup is when you dont hit and you dont produce and you dont put together good at-bats, Rojas said. I started working with [D-backs hitting coaches] probably at the beginning of January -- a little bit in December but really picked it up in January. Fantasy Baseball: 25 spring training winners and losers, including Shohei Ohtani, Josh Rojas, Logan Webb Mar 29, 2021 at 10:09 am ET 1 min Diamondbacks first. Ive been running into a few lately. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Josh Rojas got to the point where he'd had enough. Are you a sports fan? SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Josh Rojas got to the point where he'd had enough. Rojas' chief competition is Josh VanMeter, who can play the same positions but is not as good at short as Rojas. Both VanMeter and Rojas are left-handed hitters, so it's possible that the team would only carry one of them in a backup role. There's opportunity to get at-bats as Ahmed's backup, and there's also a right-field job that will be open with Kole Calhoun expected to start the year on the injured list. Rojas has looked good defensively at shortstop and he's been mashing at the plate. "I changed my diet. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky), Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Riley Smith (46) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. Typical injuries require stints of at least 10 days. Rojas' versatility on defense helps his chances of making the team. Add to Cart. "I changed a lot of things," Rojas said. Latest on Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Josh Rojas including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 2021 NL West Standings. Josh Rojas singles to shallow infield. New, 3 comments. Here is what happened this week, Arizona Diamondbacks' Asdrubal Cabrera, left talks with Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar (24) after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. "Second base and shortstop. He can play second, third and shortstop, as well as both corners in the outfield. 12 Salutes the Class of 2021 Meet Seniors: Usenia, Dufour, Rojas, Sherman, Runk 12 Salutes the Class of 2021 Posted: May 14, 2021 / 07:00 PM EDT / Updated: May 14, 2021 / 07:00 PM EDT Start the day smarter. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky), Miami Marlins' Brian Anderson (15) celebrates with Miguel Rojas (19) after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Miami. Quickly, his at-bats began to improve. So its my job to show that I can play and crack the lineup. Team W L PCT GB STRK; San Francisco: 22: 14.611-W2: San Diego We had some injuries and it was my turn to get called on, he said. Also, Josh Rojas projections for the 2020 fantasy baseball season. It basically falls on my shoulders to show that I can compete against anybody we face.". Mostly at shortstop, because the thought behind that is trying to get my footwork and everything going at the hardest position on the infield, so that when I do move, if I do have to move to second or third or anywhere else on the infield, that Ive mastered the hardest position.