The Phillies are calling up Johan Rojas, marking a rapid rise to the majors. Through the All-Star break, the 22 year old was batting .306/.361/.484 with 30 stolen bases in 38 attempts for Reading.
Jose F. Moreno / Staff PhotographerBefore last season, when Johan Rojas was still in single A, the young center fielder said he believed he could play defense at a major-league level.Rojas’ hitting has always lagged behind. But in the midst of his breakout season at the plate at double-A Reading, with Cristian Pache dealing with elbow pain, Rojas is getting called up by the Phillies, the team announced Friday, and will likely make his major league debut this weekend against the Padres.
“I’m really focused a lot now on the hitting,” Rojas, who is learning English, said without a team translator last month before a game at Reading. “I’ve just kept working, and whatever I’ve done in the work, I tried to take it into the game.” Brandon Marsh will continue to get most of the playing time in center field, including against right-handed pitchers. The Phillies are slated to face Padres righties Yu Darvish on Friday night and Seth Lugo on Sunday.
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