Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas Removed from Lineup Due to Family Issues

In a surprising turn of events, Miguel Rojas was taken out of the Dodgers’ lineup just before their game on Tuesday night. The team stated that this was due to “family issues.”

Originally, Rojas was set to play shortstop and bat eighth in the second game of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center.

In his place, Kim Hye-sung stepped into the lineup. Unfortunately, details surrounding Rojas’ situation remain scarce.

Earlier this week, Rojas was anticipated to get more playing time, particularly after Mookie Betts was placed on the injured reserve list over the weekend, dealing with a torticollis strain. The veteran infielder, 37, had previously made headlines for hitting a crucial game-tying homer in last year’s World Series against the Blue Jays. So far this season, he has been batting .263 with an RBI.

Rojas’ absence puts the Dodgers at a bit of a disadvantage in terms of roster depth. Interestingly, he was seen earlier in the day participating in both defensive drills and batting practice, which makes the timing of his removal all the more unexpected, announced just 30 minutes before the game began.

This situation is still developing, and updates will likely follow as more information becomes available.