Dodgers Scratch Rojas From Lineup Ahead of Blue Jays Matchup

Late lineup change due to family matter for veteran infielder

Apr. 7, 2026 at 11:34pm

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A fractured, geometric painting in the style of Pablo Picasso, featuring overlapping angular shapes in the colors of the Dodgers and Blue Jays uniforms, representing the dynamic energy and uncertainty of a late lineup change in a baseball game.A cubist interpretation of the Dodgers' late lineup change ahead of their matchup with the Blue Jays, capturing the dynamic energy and uncertainty of the moment.Los Angeles Today

The Los Angeles Dodgers were forced to make a late scratch to their lineup ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, removing veteran infielder Miguel Rojas due to a family matter. Rojas' spot in the lineup will be filled by Hyesong Kim, who will make his third appearance of the season for the Dodgers.

Why it matters

Lineup changes, especially late ones, can have a significant impact on a team's performance and strategy, particularly when it involves a key player like Rojas who has been a consistent contributor for the Dodgers so far this season.

The details

Rojas was originally slated to start at shortstop for the Dodgers on Tuesday night, but was a late scratch from the lineup due to what the team described as a 'family matter'. The 28-year-old infielder has been hitting .263/.316/.250 across 19 at-bats so far this season. His spot in the lineup and on the field will now be taken by Hyesong Kim, who will make his third appearance of the year for Los Angeles.

  • The Dodgers announced Rojas' scratch just prior to Tuesday night's game against the Blue Jays.

The players

Miguel Rojas

A 28-year-old infielder who has been a consistent contributor for the Dodgers so far this season, slashing .263/.316/.250 across 19 at-bats.

Hyesong Kim

A Dodgers player who will be filling Rojas' spot in the lineup and on the field, making his third appearance of the season for Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The MLB team that was forced to make a late lineup change ahead of their Tuesday night matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays

The MLB team that will be facing the Dodgers on Tuesday night, after losing to them 14-2 the previous night.

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What they’re saying

“Miguel Rojas was scratched from the lineup to tend to a family matter.”

— Los Angeles Dodgers

What’s next

The Dodgers will look to continue their strong start to the season without Rojas in the lineup, as they face the Blue Jays again on Tuesday night.

The takeaway

Late lineup changes can create uncertainty and challenges for a team, but the Dodgers have depth on their roster to adjust and continue their winning ways against the Blue Jays.