Position battles and more: 3 decisions that will define Dodgers spring training
By Kevin Henry
Glendale, Ariz. — With an injury to Gavin Lux and Jason Heyward seeming to rediscover his swing, there have been plenty of storylines at Los Angeles Dodgers spring training.
As reported earlier in the week, there are plenty within the Dodgers camp who have faith in Miguel Rojas to fill the void left by the Lux injury at shortstop. While few are expecting the 34-year-old Rojas to put up the offensive numbers that Lux was projected to post this season, what has been seen from Rojas early in camp is certainly encouraging.
Los Angeles Dodgers spring training: Miguel Rojas has been solid at shortstop
Rojas has been solid on defense and has flashed some range as well at shortstop, including a diving stop and throw over the weekend against the Kansas City Royals. He’s also slashing .462/.462/.846 in his first five games and hasn’t struck out in his first 13 at-bats of the spring. If Rojas can play solid defense and provide a capable bat, it will be enough for the Dodgers, who are certainly not panicking about all of the splashy additions made by the San Diego Padres in the offseason as the two teams are expected to battle for the top of the National League West.
You will hear plenty this spring (and even into the early part of the season if Rojas starts to struggle) about what could be done to bolster the position through trades or another free agent signing, but the Dodgers are seemingly content that the trade they made with the Marlins this offseason to acquire Rojas will pave the way for success in 2023.