Kevin Kiermaier

Rojas missed the NLCS with a hernia injury; an injury that will require surgery in the offseason. The shortstop is in, and Kevin Kiermaier will not be a part of the 26-man roster for the Fall Classic against the Yankees.

If it had to happen, this is at least a decent time for it, as he wasn't going to start against a lefty in Game 2 and he'll get another day off before Game 3. Kevin Kiermaier replaced him against the Mets, with Enrique Hernandez moving to the infield.

Rojas aggravated a previous groin injury he had dealt with in the 2024 campaign, and the Dodgers will not like the 35-year-old take part on the Championship Series. As expected, Alex Vesla (ribs) is also not able to go for the best-of-seven set. Kevin Kiermaier takes Rojas' place on the roster, with Brent Honeywell the substitution for Vesla.