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Phillies Promote Johan Rojas

By Darragh McDonald | July 14, 2023 at 10:30am CDT

10:30am: The Phils have now announced the moves, listing Pache’s injury as right elbow irritation. His IL placement is retroactive to July 11.

9:20am: The Phillies are going to promote outfielder Johan Rojas to the major leagues, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez. The move is also relayed by Matt Gelb of The Athletic, who adds that outfielder Cristian Pache seems to be heading to the injured list. He also adds that Drew Ellis will take the roster spot of Josh Harrison, who was placed on the injured list during the All-Star break due to a right wrist contusion. Rojas is already on the 40-man roster but will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Rojas, 22, was part of the Phillies’ 2017-2018 international signing class and ascended to the radar of prospect evaluators in the years that followed. Baseball America ranked him the club’s #11 prospect in 2020 and he’s been in the top 10 in each season since. His speed and defense are considered his standout traits, and he has showcased those wheels by stealing 159 bases in 430 minor league games thus far in his career. Defensively, he’s mostly played center field but has also slotted into a corner on occasion.

His offense, however, has generally been considered a bit behind those traits.  In 2021, he hit .262/.329/.417 in the lower levels of the farm system for a wRC+ of 102. Last year, he split his time between High-A and Double-A, slashing just .244/.309/.354 for a wRC+ of 83. Despite those tepid results at the plate, the Phils liked the overall package enough that they didn’t want to risk losing him in the Rule 5 draft and thus added him to their roster in November.

The Phils returned him to Double-A this year and the results have been far more encouraging, as he’s hit .306/.361/.484 for a wRC+ of 129, stealing 30 bases in the process. That strong showing will get him a shot in the big leagues, jumping right over the Triple-A level.

The club could have recalled more experienced players on their roster such as Jake Cave or Simón Muzziotti, both of whom are on the 40-man roster, currently in Triple-A and have already been to the big leagues. But it’s possible that this promotion is for a part-time role that suits the skill set of Rojas. The club generally has an outfield of Brandon Marsh, Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos on most days. Perhaps Rojas will take over Pache’s role, taking the occasional start in center while also serving as a defensive replacement or pinch runner.

The exact nature of Pache’s injury isn’t known, as Gelb only reports that it is minor. His upcoming placement on the IL can be backdated due to the recent All-Star break, so it’s possible that Rojas gets a brief taste of the major leagues before heading back down to the farm.

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  1. OKBaseballFan

    2 years ago

    Obviously happy that Rojas is getting the call but feeling a little gutted that Pache is injured again. Let’s hope Ellis can recapture the magic of his two-homer game against the Nats

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  2. nottinghamforest13

    2 years ago

    Hopefully he can overcome the work ethic issues that could derail his career similar to Odubel Herrera and Dominic Brown.

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    • cpdpoet

      2 years ago

      Ouch, when Pache made that “man” comment after his clutch HR, admit I kinda winced…
      Is Rojas part of that as well? Hadn’t heard that.

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      • rennick

        2 years ago

        I’m not familiar with the comment. I’m guessing it didn’t paint him in a very good light??

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        • cpdpoet

          2 years ago

          When he hit the homer in Miami, yeah I know he’s 24 and tasting MLB success for the first time………
          After the game he was asked about the HR and said something like (don’t quote me exactly) “it was a real man that hit that ball”
          IDK, maybe I’m being an a$$, but I felt a little cringy….?

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        • rennick

          2 years ago

          Ohhhhh. I got it all wrong. When I watched it I thought he said “it was unreal man, that I hit the ball” when asked how it felt. Then again I was still riding the high of the homerun so I could be way off. I totally get how it could be cringy if he was calling himself a real man.

          I wonder it was something lost in translation since he was speaking Spanish.

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      • Kruk's Beer League

        2 years ago

        I took it as a high comment. If it keeps him playing like he has I could care less who it pisses off, lol. The kid looks legit.

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        • Kruk's Beer League

          2 years ago

          *high confidence comment.

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        • DarkSide830

          2 years ago

          Yeah, who cares if he’s feeling himself a bit?

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    • DarkSide830

      2 years ago

      ???

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  3. VonPurpleHayes

    2 years ago

    The injury bug bites hard. Phillies need to get in gear. It’s go time.

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  4. cpdpoet

    2 years ago

    Alas Jetpax…..we were rooting for you….

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  5. Fooque2

    2 years ago

    Nice, bad for Pache but high hopes for Rojas

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  6. RutgersESQ

    2 years ago

    Can’t wait to see Rojas on 2nd base in extra innings.

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  7. WrongM

    2 years ago

    Johawn

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    • Chooch Ruiz

      2 years ago

      Jawn Rojas

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  8. stymeedone

    2 years ago

    Is sitting on the bench to be a pinch runner or defensive replacement really where you want to put a prospect? Especially one who hasn’t played at AAA yet? Seems to be a better fit for one of the 4A players already on the 40.

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    • Chooch Ruiz

      2 years ago

      sounds like it’ll just be for a handful of days or so. let him get a taste of big league experience

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      2 years ago

      It’s not a bad idea to give a prospect some quick MLB time. It’s not like he’ll be up here missing at bats for a long period of time.

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  9. DarkSide830

    2 years ago

    #FreeMuzz

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      2 years ago

      Yeah. I second that.

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  10. DadsInDaniaBeach

    2 years ago

    any one besides me concerned that Aaron Nola has been giving up homers almost every game?

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      2 years ago

      It’s incredible the Phillies are were they are with Nola and Wheeler struggling the way they have.

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