2022 Arizona Diamondbacks Reviews, #10 Josh Rojas
Rojas was promoted to the Diamondbacks after the July 31, 2019 trade of Zack Greinke and cash to Astros. He struggled to make an impact in his first season in the big leagues. His numbers were better in 2020, but he struggled in other positions. He is expected to be a better player in 2021. The future is uncertain. It is natural to question if the success is sustainable. COVID stunted the development of many young ballplayers. They are reminded that it is one of baseball's wonderful quirks. For example, it's natural for SnakePit to wonder if success in baseball is permanent.
2023 is shaping up as a possible inflexion point for the D-Backs franchise. Blaze Alexander and A.J. Vukovich are both ranked in the top-20 prospects. Rojas projects out as the Opening Day third baseman, but with the team getting younger and a focus on defensive cleanliness, he could find himself on the outside looking in very soon.
