Professional career
Arizona Diamondbacks
On July 31,2019,the Astros traded Rojas and fellow prospects Corbin Martin,Seth Beer,and J. B. Bukauskas to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for starter Zack Greinke and cash considerations. [13] [14]
On August 12,2019,the Diamondbacks selected Rojas' contract and promoted him to the major leagues. [15] He made his major league debut that night against the Colorado Rockies,hitting two singles and tallying his first major league run and RBI. [16] He played primarily in the outfield in his first season,putting up a .217 average with 2 home runs in 41 games. [17] In 2020,Rojas slashed .180/.257/.180 in 17 games before ending the season on the injured list with a lower back injury. [18] Rojas improved in 2021,slashing .264/.341/.411 across 139 games while serving in a utility role for the Diamondbacks. [19] He was Arizona's leadoff hitter in 71 games,a career high. [20] In 2022,he played primarily third base with some action at second base and repeated his offensive production,batting .269/.349/.391 in 125 games. In the first four months of 2023,his offense dipped with the Diamondbacks,with a .228 average and no home runs in 59 games. [21]
Seattle Mariners
On July 31,2023,the Diamondbacks traded Rojas,Dominic Canzone,and Ryan Bliss to the Seattle Mariners for closer Paul Sewald. [22] Rojas played second base for the Mariners for the rest of the season,batting .272 with 4 home runs in 46 games to close out 2023.
Rojas went back across the diamond to third base in 2024,as former teammate Eugenio Suárez was dealt to his former club,the Diamondbacks. Rojas was hot the first month of the season,batting .318 with 5 home runs at the end of April. He fared worse thereafter,batting .205 with only 5 more home runs. For the season,he hit .225/.304/.337. The Mariners mostly shielded him from left-handed pitchers,as he hit .125 in just 60 at bats without the platoon advantage. [23] On November 22,Rojas was non-tendered by the Mariners,making him a free agent for the first time in his career. [24]
Chicago White Sox
On January 8,2025,Rojas signed a one-year,$3.5 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. [25] In 69 appearances for Chicago,he batted .180/.252/.259 with two home runs,11 RBI,and four stolen bases. Rojas was designated for assignment by the White Sox on August 22. [26] He was released by Chicago after clearing waivers the following day. [27]
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