Johan Rojas

Johan Rojas is expected to open the season starting in center field, according to Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.

Fantasy Impact

Rojas slashed .302/.342/.430 after getting called up last season for the Phillies. He'll look to post another strong campaign in what will be his first full season in the MLB.

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

The Phillies are stacking right-handed bats versus Mets lefty David Peterson, giving the righty-swinging Rojas the starting gig in center field. It's been a nice season for Rojas who is hitting .301 with two homers, 13 steals, and a .783 OPS across 136 plate appearances.

Johan Rojas had a stellar performance in Friday's game against the Twins, going 1-for-5 at the plate with a home run and three RBI.

Fantasy Impact

The 22-year-old outfielder showcased his power with a long ball, contributing to the Phillies' dominant 13-2 victory. With this strong showing, Rojas continues to impress in his rookie season, boasting a .306 batting average with 12 RBI and five stolen bases in 22 games played.

Outfielder Johan Rojas is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

Rojas, promoted from Double-A in mid-July, started on Tuesday and went 1-for-3 with an RBI single but will hit the bench on Wednesday night. The youngster already has three steals in just 19 plate appearances in the big leagues and hit .306 with nine homers, 30 swipes, and a .377 wOBA across 76 games at Double-A this season.

The Phillies have recalled OF Johan Rojas from Double-A Reading Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Rojas will make the jump from Double-A to the majors after putting up terrific numbers in the minors this season. The 22-year-old prospect is slashing .306/.361/.484 with nine home runs, 45 RBI, and 30 stolen bases in 76 games. The Phillies will rely on his speed and defensive abilities and hope the bat translates to a solid offensive player in the majors.