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LOS ANGELES, CA — Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas made some pivotal defensive plays in Wednesday’s win over the San Diego Padres, but his night was cut short due to a groin injury he has been managing for weeks. After the game, Rojas spoke candidly about the injury, revealing he’s been quietly dealing with it for some time. “I’ve been dealing with this for a couple weeks now,” Rojas said. “That’s why you guys saw me out of the lineup in Miami for a couple of days. We tried to keep it in-house, but it’s time for me to do something so I can be in the best place possible for October.”
Rojas announced he would receive an injection to help manage the pain and inflammation, with the goal of returning to the field before the end of the regular season. “I’m going to get that injection tomorrow and see how it goes,” he said. “My goal is to play at least one game before the season’s over, but let’s see how it goes.”
Despite the injury, Rojas has been determined to contribute to the team as much as possible, especially with the postseason approaching. “I’ve been getting off days here and there, but we’ve figured out that with the playoff schedule, you’re never going to play more than three games in a row,” he noted. The shortstop remains hopeful that the injection, coupled with careful management of his playing time, will allow him to compete during the playoffs. “I’m going to give my all until I can play, and we’ll see how we manage it from there.”
In addition to battling his injury, Rojas also expressed gratitude for being honored with the Roy Campanella Award, which is voted on by his teammates. “It means a lot to me, and it’s really important because it’s voted by my teammates,” Rojas said. “This is my family, I spend a lot of time with these guys, and it’s a true honor to be a recipient of that award.”
Rojas, who first debuted in the major leagues with the Dodgers, emphasized how much the organization means to him. “They gave me the first opportunity to play in the big leagues, and now I’ve become more of a leader,” he shared. “I’m just happy that my teammates and coaches have opened their arms for me to be that kind of player and person.”
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