The New York Yankees agreed to a contract with former Los Angeles Angels infielder Jose Rojas, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. It is a minor league deal for Rojas, but it does include an invite to MLB spring training.
The New York Yankees have been stacking up on utility men over the past few weeks, with their latest acquisition of former Los Angeles Angels position player Jose Rojas, per Jon Morosi of the MLB Network.
Jose Rojas spent the majority of his time during the 2022 season in Triple-A Salt Lake with the Bees, but was called up for two separate stints with the Los Angeles Angels.
Angels infielder Jose Rojas is heading to the Korean Baseball Organization. Rojas, who was drafted by the Angels in the 36th round of the 2016 MLB Draft, debuted with the Angels in 2021.
The Giants have claimed first baseman/corner outfielder Taylor Jones off waivers from the Astros and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Utilityman Jose Rojas has been designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.
The Angels announced that the Giants have claimed infielder/outfielder Jose Rojas off waivers. San Francisco has also announced the move, with Brandon
With three separate teams, Chavez has a 3.62 ERA for the season with a 25.6% strikeout rate, 6.8% walk rate and 37.2% ground ball rate.
Rojas, 29, has seen Major League time at second base, third base, first base and in both outfield corners.
Rojas exhibited flexibility as a defensive player, but a turbulent season of lineup changes often left his stats stuck on average. From the loss of MVP superstar Mike Trout in center field to the constant shuffling of right and left fielders, it’s no secret that the Angels outfield took quite a few hits this season.
The Dodgers ended up breaking out with eight runs the fourth inning and five more the next to take a 13-0 lead. Betts was removed once the Dodgers established a huge lead, but not before he knocked in four runs.
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