Daily News | Phillies add touted center field prospect Johan Rojas to the 40-man roster
ever decided to hold an organizational skills competition in spring training, center field prospect Johan Rojas would be a solid bet to win any contests related to sprinting or outfield defense.The Phillies met Tuesday’s deadline to protect eligible players from being exposed to next month’s Rule 5 draft by selecting Rojas’ contract. The 22-year-old was added to the 40-man roster, which stands at 37 players.
But the question is whether Rojas will hit elite pitching. There were encouraging signs late in the season. He slashed .302/.388/.443 in his last 28 games for double-A Reading, finishing at .244/.309/.354 with seven home runs in 556 plate appearances overall at high-A Jersey Shore and double A. In 12 games in the Arizona Fall League, he batted .310/.423/.452 and was 13-for-13 in steal attempts.
Four years ago, the Phillies signed Rojas out of the Dominican Republic for $10,000, a pittance compared to higher-profile international signees such as outfielder Jhailyn Ortiz and infielder Luis García . In September, García got moved off the Phillies’ 40-man roster and claimed by the Detroit Tigers.
The Phillies have refused to include Rojas in any potential trades because they think he could be a long-term solution in center field, a positional weakness in recent years. But they also may found their future center fielder at the trade deadline whenPhillies’ biggest offseason questions: Harper’s elbow, shortstop addition and Painter in 2023?
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