{
  "id": 12547965,
  "title": "Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas updates fans on lower back injury, hopes to be available in NLDS Game 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/dodgers-miguel-rojas-updates-fans-on-lower-back-injury-hopes-to-be",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T04:28:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-miguel-rojas-updates-fans-042839841.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas has shared an update regarding a lower back injury that forced him to leave Tuesday's game in the eighth inning. The injury occurred during his at-bat, when he swung violently at a pitch and subsequently complained of back pain. As a result, he was replaced by pinch-hitter Tommy Edman. Rojas expressed optimism that his exit was likely precautionary and that he will be able to participate in the NLDS Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves. Rojas, who played a crucial role in the Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory, had a challenging game on Tuesday, going 0-3 with a strikeout. Despite this setback, he remains confident about his participation in the upcoming game, which could be pivotal for the Dodgers' series hopes.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 2-1 lead in the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves courtesy of a 3-1 win in Game 3 powered by long balls from Kike Hernandez and Freddie Freeman . But they did not escape Tuesday night unscathed. In the top of the eighth inning, second baseman Miguel Rojas had to come out in the middle of an at-bat due to an injury. With […] The post Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas updates fans…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dodgers beat Braves on Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman homers, take 2-1 NLDS lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/dodgers-beat-braves-on-kike-hernandez-and-freddie-freeman-homers-take",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:28:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/padres-avoid-elimination-beat-brewers-4-3-in-nlds-game-3-with-12557617",
        "published": "2026-10-07T05:15:52.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}