The MLB commerce market hasn’t been very energetic but, however Andrew Friedman and the Dodgers could have simply kicked it off. On Wednesday,The Athletic‘s Fabian Ardaya reported that the Dodgers have been ‘deep in talks’ to amass infielder Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins. Then, USA At this time‘s Bob Nightengale confirmed it, saying the deal is finished, and even giving the return. The Dodgers are sending SS Jacob Amaya again to Miami.
Rojas is a longtime serviceable shortstop, taking part in 9 years within the league. He’s a profession .260 hitter with 39 residence runs, 269 RBIs and an OPS+ of 85. Final yr, he hit .236 with six residence runs and 36 RBIs, however did play in 140 video games — 136 of them on the shortstop place.
Rojas is a fairly elite defensive shortstop, getting 15 defensive runs saved above common on the place final yr. Rojas has additionally performed first base, second base and third base in his profession, and can present the a lot wanted depth that the Dodgers are at present missing.
Rojas has all the time had a stable fame as an excellent veteran presence, and will probably be a pleasant addition to the Dodgers’ locker room and clubhouse. He’s attributable to get $4.5 million subsequent season, earlier than changing into an unrestricted free agent in 2024.
That is additionally a full-circle second for Rojas, who started his profession with the Dodgers in 2014. Rojas even performed an enormous function in Clayton Kershaw’s 2014 no-hitter, robbing successful down the road, and protecting the no-no intact.
Rojas’ speedy function isn’t clear but, whether or not he’ll be Gavin Lux’s backup at shortstop, or if he’ll play more often than not there, transferring Lux to second base. He may additionally play at third or second, which might permit Chris Taylor to remain within the outfield. However both method, the Dodgers wanted some extra depth within the infield, and Rojas will present simply that.
As for Amaya, he was the Dodgers’ No. 15 ranked prospect. The 24-year-old hit .261 throughout Double-A and Triple-A final season, with 17 residence runs and 71 RBIs. The Dodgers clearly didn’t really feel snug with him being the backup subsequent season, so now they’ve Rojas to fill their present infield wants.
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