Rojas Back on NLCS Roster After Cortisone Shot for Back Injury
The Dodgers infielder was pulled mid-at-bat in NLDS Game 3 and sat out Game 4, but a cortisone injection has him cleared for the NLCS.
Miguel Rojas exited NLDS Game 3 during a plate appearance in the eighth inning due to a back injury and was unavailable off the bench in Game 4. A cortisone injection helped loosen the area, and manager Dave Roberts confirmed Rojas is expected to be on the NLCS roster. Rojas is primarily a platoon asset against left-handed pitching, hitting .293 with four homers vs. southpaws this season. Milwaukee's NLCS rotation leans right-handed, limiting his starting opportunities but leaving pinch-hit chances against lefty relievers.
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