Dodgers Shortstop Miguel Rojas Clears Suspicion in PED Allegations
The Athletic's Evan Drellich erroneously identified Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas as the recipient of an 80-game suspension.
The Athletic’s Evan Drellich erroneously identified Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas as the recipient of an 80-game suspension. Drellich stated the league punished Rojas for the use of a banned substance, but took down the post shortly after to correct himself. He then named Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas as the correct player.
“I’ve deleted a post incorrectly identifying who was suspended today,” Drellich wrote via X . “It was Johan Rojas of the Philadelphia Phillies who was suspended. ” Internet never forgets pic.
twitter. com/HeCAQfdiIN — Don't Thread On Me (@eradanus24) March 16, 2026 Johan Rojas played 71 games with the Phillies last season, posting a 57 OPS+ through 152 at-bats. He hit one home run and managed 18 RBIs during that span.
Miguel Rojas, who hit a legendary, game-tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series last season, has had a solid spring for the Dodgers, playing in 13 Cactus League games so far. He’s slashing . 333/.