Rojas included in Dodgers roster despite back injury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

Miguel Rojas is on the Los Angeles Dodgers' National League Championship Series roster against Milwaukee despite being sidelined by lower back pain. The 37-year-old infielder underwent testing after leaving the Dodgers' 3-1 victory at Atlanta in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. Imaging mostly showed prior back issues. Rojas worked out with the Dodgers on Saturday at American Family Field, and manager Dave Roberts said he likely would be included in the NLCS roster.

The Dodgers also added left-hander Justin Wrobleski to their roster, giving them 13 pitchers for the matchup with Milwaukee. The 26-year-old Wrobleski went 12-5 with a 3.66 ERA in 22 starts and six relief appearances this season, making the National League All-Star team for the first time. Infielder Hyeseong Kim was left off the roster.

Rojas, who hit a tying homer in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series last year, helping the Dodgers win their second straight championship, has said he is leaning toward retiring at the end of the season. The Brewers kept the same 26-man roster they used in their NL Division Series against San Diego.

How it is being reported

• Dodgers keep infielder Miguel Rojas on their NLCS roster against the BrewersInfielder Miguel Rojas is on the NL Championship Series roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined by lower back pain.Clickorlando · 11 Oct, 16:59
• Dodgers keep infielder Miguel Rojas on their NLCS roster against the BrewersInfielder Miguel Rojas is on the NL Championship Series roster for the Los Angeles Dodgers after being sidelined by lower back pain.News4Jax · 11 Oct, 16:59

In this story: Miguel Rojas · Los Angeles Dodgers · Milwaukee Brewers · Dave Roberts · Justin Wrobleski · Atlanta · Milwaukee

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