Royals promote Josh Rojas, place Stephen Kolek on family leave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Kansas City Royals have called up utility player Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha on June 4, 2026. Rojas, who boasts significant MLB experience, replaces pitcher Stephen Kolek, who is on family emergency leave. To create room on the 40-man roster, the Royals have placed Jonathan India on the 60-day Injured List due to shoulder surgery. Rojas is known for his versatility, having played nearly every position except center field and catcher. He performed well at the Triple-A level this season, hitting six home runs in 48 games.
- •Josh Rojas has been called up from Triple-A Omaha.
- •Stephen Kolek is on family emergency leave.
- •Jonathan India placed on the 60-day Injured List.
- •Rojas has MLB experience at nearly every position.
- •He has six home runs in 48 Triple-A games this season.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Royals call up utility player Josh Rojas
"Stephen Kolek is placed on family emergency leave
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