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Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas unlikely to start NLDS Game 4 after back pain

Dave Roberts said Rojas probably would not start against Tyler Mahle, but hoped to have the infielder available after his Game 3 exit.

Miguel Rojas looking upward in a gray Dodgers uniform during NLDS Game 3 in Atlanta.
Miguel Rojas reacts during the third inning of NLDS Game 3 at Truist Park on October 6, 2026. Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images. · Credit: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas is unlikely to start NLDS Game 4 on Wednesday, October 7, after leaving Tuesday’s game against Atlanta with lower-back pain.

Manager Dave Roberts said Rojas probably would not be in the lineup against Braves right-hander Tyler Mahle, but hoped to have him available, True Blue LA reported. That leaves possible bench availability; Rojas has not been ruled out of the game.

Rojas left Game 3 in the eighth inning in the middle of an at-bat. Tommy Edman finished the plate appearance and took over at second base. The Dodgers announced low back pain as the reason for the exit, according to MLB.com’s injury report.

Sources and notes

  1. https://www.mlb.com/news/miguel-rojas-exits-nlds-game-3-with-back-injury
  2. https://www.truebluela.com/los-angeles-dodgers-injuries/126276/miguel-rojas-back-injury-nlds
  3. https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/video/miguel-rojas-on-leaving-the-game-in-the-8th