Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas exits NLDS Game 3 vs. Braves after injury scare

By admin — In News — October 7, 2026

   ​Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn ImagesDodgers’ Miguel Rojas exits NLDS Game 3 vs. Braves after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas exited Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday night with an apparent injury. The injury scare happened as Rojas fouled a pitch off from Braves reliever Brent Suter. He was clearly in pain as he swung the bat, and Rojas was ultimately removed.Video via FOX Sports: MLB:Miguel Rojas had some pain after this swing.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)He was checked by trainers and then exited the game. pic.twitter.com/SlECYm8tAa— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 7, 2026Tommy Edman replaced Rojas and popped out on the first pitch he saw from Suter.The hope, of course, is that Rojas avoided a serious injury. There is a chance that Rojas will retire after the postseason, and this would be an unfortunate way for his MLB career to come to an end. It is worth mentioning that Rojas has not officially decided whether or not he will walk away from MLB after the playoffs.Losing Rojas would be a brutal blow for the Dodgers as well. He is a versatile veteran infielder who offers pivotal leadership. He knows what it takes to help a team win games.Updates on Miguel Rojas’ injury status will continue to be monitored and provided as they are made available.The Dodgers lead Game 3 as of this story’s writing by a score of 3-1. There is still baseball left to be played, so it remains to be seen if LA will hold on for the win. The series is tied 1-1 at the moment.Kiké Hernandez and Freddie Freeman have fueled the Dodgers’ offense so far in Game 3, as both playoff stars have connected on home runs. Hernandez crushed a two-run home run while Freeman immediately followed with a solo homer.Related: Dodgers’ Dave Roberts ties Tony La Russa for second all-time in postseason winsRelated: Dodgers hold off Braves comeback in Game 3 to take 2-1 NLDS lead  

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