Overview
- The Phillies announced on June 10 that Johan Rojas suffered a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will have internal‑brace surgical repair that will keep him out for the rest of the 2026 season.
- Rojas felt right medial elbow discomfort while ramping up baseball activities to return from an 80‑game suspension for testing positive for the banned steroid Boldenone, and imaging confirmed the UCL tear.
- Once his suspension ends he remains on the team’s restricted list and the club must decide whether to activate him and move him to the 60‑day injured list, place him on the minor‑league IL, or remove him from the 40‑man roster by designation or release.
- The loss removes a defensive, speed‑based bench option and increases pressure on Justin Crawford, Brandon Marsh and Adolis García to cover center field, while Steward Berroa and other depth pieces could see more playing time or the team could pursue help before the trade deadline.
- The Phillies schedule Rojas’s surgery in the next couple of weeks and project he will be ready for 2027 spring training; Rojas debuted strongly in 2023 but struggled offensively in 2024–25, so this year was expected to be a depth and developmental opportunity rather than an everyday showcase.