Johan Rojas returns to center Thursday

by Bruno Mulé | Phillies Correspondent | Thu, Mar 20th 11:05am EDT

Johan Rojas (shoulder) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Thursday’s Grapefruit League game against Atlanta, per team updates, cleared after recent throwing progress. (Lochlahn March)

Phillies lineup in North Port vs. the Braves:

Rojas 8
Bohm DH
Clemens 5
Sosa 6
Marchan 2
Kennedy 3
Stevenson 7
Arroyo 4
Mercado 9

Crismatt RHP
— Lochlahn March (@lochlahn) March 20, 2025

Fantasy Impact:

Rojas, limited to DH duties post-Dominican Winter League shoulder injury, resumes center field Thursday with clean throws, set as the Phillies’ fourth outfielder for 2025. His glove excels. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should roster him, banking on his speed and defense for spot starts or pinch-running value in Philadelphia’s outfield, especially if injuries boost his role early this season.

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