Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas suffers UCL injury, out for 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas suffers UCL injury, out for 2026 season
Summary

Johan Rojas, outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, is sidelined for the entire 2026 season due to a UCL injury sustained while preparing to return from an 80-game suspension for PED use. The 25-year-old's prospects had already been uncertain following a limited performance in 2025, where he played 71 games with a.224 batting average. The Phillies may still give him a chance at spring training in 2027, although his position on the 40-man roster remains vulnerable. Decisions regarding his future with the team will likely occur in the spring, raising questions about his long-term role within the organization.

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  • Rojas will miss the entire 2026 season due to a UCL injury.
  • He was serving an 80-game suspension for PED use.
  • In 2025, he played 71 MLB games with a.224 average.
  • His performance led to a demotion to Triple-A last season.
  • The Phillies may reassess his status in spring training 2027.
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