CF - Philadelphia Phillies OUT
- Age 26
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Johan Rojas underwent surgery on Friday to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.
Fantasy Impact
Per Lauber, the typical recovery is 6-8 months. The Phillies expect he’ll be ready to begin next season.
Johan Rojas (suspension, elbow) to miss the entirety of 2026 season.
Fantasy Impact
Rojas has already been out all year to this point, as he is serving an 80-game suspension for the use of a banned substance. Now, the 25-year-old outfielder will undergo an elbow procedure that will keep him out until next season. Rojas hit just .224 with a .569 OPS and 12 steals over 172 plate appearances for the Phillies last year. He has been pretty much replaced by rookie Justin Crawford in center field this season.
Johan Rojas will appeal an 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
Fantasy Impact
Rojas has been removed from the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic roster. He is likely to be in a bench role for the Phillies when he's eligible to play.
Dave Dombrowski said Johan Rojas is still recovering from a quad injury and won't be ready for the NLDS.
Fantasy Impact
Dombrowski added that Rojas could be available for the NLCS if the Phillies advance. He had been a potential bench candidate due to his speed and defense.
The Phillies optioned Johan Rojas to Triple-A.
Fantasy Impact
Rojas loses his spot in the majors following the acquisition of Harrison Bader ahead of Thursday's deadline.
