{
  "id": 13586803,
  "title": "Dodgers Provide Big Miguel Rojas Update Immediately Before NLCS vs. Brewers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/dodgers-provide-big-miguel-rojas-update-immediately-before-nlcs-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:54:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-provide-big-miguel-rojas-update-immediately-before-nlcs-vs-brewers-12552063"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Miguel Rojas, the Los Angeles Dodgers infielder, is expected to return to action for the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Dave Roberts. Rojas, 37, has been ruled out of the National League Division Series early due to a back injury. However, his participation in ground balls and batting practice on Friday, Oct. 9, has given the Dodgers cause for optimism. Roberts stated that Rojas' workout on Friday was \"a step in the right direction.\" The Dodgers plan to use the time before Sunday's opener to evaluate Rojas' condition before making a decision on his roster status. The team also intends to add a 13th pitcher for the championship series, which may require removing one position player from the Division Series roster. With a better batting average (.293) against left-handed pitchers in the regular season compared to other Dodgers hitters with at least 20 at-bats, Rojas could serve as a pinch hitter in the NLCS.",
  "summary": "The Dodgers provided an update on veteran Miguel Rojas, who did not play in the NLDS after exiting Game 3 with a back injury.",
  "key_points": [
    "Miguel Rojas expected to return for NLCS vs. Brewers.",
    "Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Rojas' potential return.",
    "Dodgers plan to evaluate Rojas' condition before roster decision."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Rojas' potential return bolsters the Dodgers' lineup, particularly against left-handed pitchers, and may come at the expense of a position player on the roster.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}