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Dodgers Scratch Miguel Rojas From Lineup for Family Matter

The team cited a family matter with no further details.

Overview

  • The Dodgers made a late pregame change, removing shortstop Miguel Rojas to address a family matter.
  • Hyeseong Kim took over at shortstop and batted eighth after the lineup update.
  • Rojas had been listed as the starter earlier and went through defensive drills and batting practice.
  • The change affected a player expected to see more time after Mookie Betts went on the injured list with an oblique strain.
  • The 37-year-old is known for a game-tying ninth-inning home run in last year’s World Series Game 7 against Toronto.