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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Turning into everyday player

  Rotowire Apr 21, 2024

  Rosario went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Saturday against the Yankees. Rosario was in the lineup for the seventh straight game, four of which have come against lefties. He's recorded multiple hits in five of those contests, producing two home runs, six RBI and five runs scored. Rosario has also recorded a stolen base in consecutive games, giving him a total of three on the season. Though the Rays initially envisioned Rosario in a small-side platoon role, he's emerging as an everyday player while playing primarily in right field against lefties and second base against righties.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Goes yard again

  Rotowire Apr 17, 2024

  Rosario went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. Rosario generated his second homer of the campaign -- each coming in the past four games -- tagging Hunter Strickland for a two-run shot in the eighth inning to bring the Rays to within one run. The outing marked Rosario's fourth multi-hit performance of his last five games, a stretch in which he's batting .455 with six RBI and four runs scored.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Drills first home run

  Rotowire Apr 14, 2024

  Rosario went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Giants. Rosario went deep off Blake Snell as part of the Rays' three-run first inning. It was Rosario's first home run with Tampa Bay, and he produced his second consecutive multi-hit game. While he's not getting full playing time, the 28-year-old is slashing .318/.333/.477 with five extra-base hits and six RBI through 45 plate appearances.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Snaps hitless streak

  Rotowire Apr 6, 2024

  Rosario went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Friday against the Rockies. Rosario has gotten inconsistent playing time early this season, though he's been in the lineup in five of the Rays' last six games. He entered the game with only two hits across his last 17 at-bats, but positively, he didn't strike out in that span. Rosario managed to snap out of his brief slump, tallying a double in the first inning followed by a pair of singles.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Retreats to bench Wednesday

  Rotowire Apr 3, 2024

  Rosario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Rosario will hit the bench after he started each of the last four games -- three in right field, one at shortstop -- while going 2-for-15 with a double, a walk and an RBI. The righty-hitting Rosario should be a mainstay in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, but he'll occasionally mix into the starting nine against righties, too. Two of his four starts to date have come versus right-handed pitching.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Splitting time in right field

  Rotowire Apr 1, 2024

  Rosario went 0-for-3 with a walk Sunday against the Blue Jays. Rosario wasn't in the starting lineup for the Rays' first two games but has since made consecutive starts in right field -- one of which came against a lefty. He's gone a combined 2-for-7 with a walk in that span, also collecting a double and an RBI. So long as Josh Lowe (oblique) and Jonny DeLuca (hand) are sidelined, Rosario should be locked into a short-side platoon role while also picking up occasional starts against righties.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Eyed for four positions

  Rotowire Feb 21, 2024

  Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said Tuesday that the plan is to play Rosario some at both middle infield positions as well as the corner outfield spots, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Neander also mentioned Rosario's ability to hit left-handed pitching, and there's a good chance much of the 28-year-old's playing time ultimately comes against southpaws. Jose Caballero is still expected to open the season as Tampa Bay's primary shortstop.

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• Rays' Amed Rosario: Lands with Rays on one-year deal

  Rotowire Feb 20, 2024

  Rosario signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Rays on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. It's a good fit for Rosario, who, with a career .298/.339/.467 batting line against left-handed pitching, should see plenty of action in the middle infield spots versus southpaws. The 28-year-old has slashed only .263/.296/.374 in his career against right-handers and is a poor defender, so Tampa Bay figures to use him sparingly versus same-handed pitchers.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Left off NLDS roster

  Rotowire Oct 7, 2023

  Rosario isn't on the Dodgers' roster for their NLDS matchup against Arizona, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. After slashing .256/.301/.408 across 133 plate appearances since joining the Dodgers, Rosario will be inactive to begin Los Angeles' postseason run. Kolten Wong secured a spot on the roster and looks to be in position to serve as a reserve infielder against the D-backs.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Racks up three hits, steal

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2023

  Rosario went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Mariners. The light-hitting Rosario had a chance at a cycle but grounded out in the eighth inning. Prior to Sunday, he'd gone 7-for-26 (.269) over 12 games in September, playing in a part-time role. He's hit .255 with the Dodgers, and he's at a .263/.305/.383 slash line with six home runs, 56 RBI, 67 runs scored, 14 steals, 25 doubles and eight triples over 134 contests this season when accounting for his time with the Guardians. If the Dodgers opt to rest Mookie Betts or Miguel Rojas more often down the stretch, Rosario could see an uptick in playing time.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Swipes bag Saturday

  Rotowire Aug 27, 2023

  Rosario went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to Boston on Saturday. Rosario got the start at second base and plated a run with an infield single in the first inning. The veteran then drew a walk in the fourth, stole second and came around to score the Dodgers' second run. However, Rosario was lifted for a left-handed hitter when righty Garrett Whitlock came on to pitch for the Red Sox in the seventh frame. Rosario is slashing .239/.282/.463 with three homers, 13 RBI, 10 runs and two steals over 23 contests since joining the Dodgers on July 26.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Knocks homer Saturday

  Rotowire Aug 13, 2023

  Rosario went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rockies. Rosario has already popped three homers in 13 games with the Dodgers, batting .262 since he was trade from the Guardians. That matches his homer total from his first 94 contests this year. The infielder is slashing a modest .265/.303/.384 with 51 RBI, 57 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 455 plate appearances overall.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Not in lineup Wednesday

  Rotowire Aug 9, 2023

  Rosario is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. Miguel Rojas will start at shortstop and bat ninth as Mookie Betts covers second base and bats leadoff. Rosario has tallied two homers, two doubles and nine RBI through his first 10 games with the Dodgers, but he's been on the bench two of the last three days.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Drives in pair

  Rotowire Aug 5, 2023

  Rosario went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 10-5 win over the Padres. Rosario was at shortstop Friday after making his last three starts at second base, all against southpaws. He's gone 7-for-21 (.333) with a home run, seven RBI and one steal through six games with the Dodgers since he was traded from the Guardians. Rosario is at a .268/.309/.379 slash line with four homers, 10 steals, 47 RBI and 54 runs scored through 100 contests in 2023.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Homers in blowout win

  Rotowire Aug 3, 2023

  Rosario went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Athletics. Rosario has gone 5-for-13 (.385) over four games since he joined the Dodgers in a trade from Cleveland. He made his second straight start at second base in the contest, and his three starts as a Dodger have all come against southpaws. It appears the team prefers to keep Miguel Rojas at shortstop, leaving Rosario to compete with Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez for the leftover time at second base behind Mookie Betts. Rosario has a .269/.310/.379 slash line with four homers, 43 RBI, 53 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 98 contests this season.

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• Dodgers' Amed Rosario: Sits against righty

  Rotowire Jul 29, 2023

  Rosario is not in Saturday's lineup against the Reds. He got a start at shortstop Friday against lefty Brandon Williamson, but will sit against righty Luke Weaver in his second game with the Dodgers. Rosario's playing time and lineup spot both look less favorable following the trade, which makes him expendable in some mixed leagues. Miguel Rojas is starting at shortstop Saturday and batting ninth.

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• Guardians' Amed Rosario: Sitting Wednesday

  Rotowire Jul 26, 2023

  Rosario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals. He'll get a breather in the day game along with designated hitter Josh Bell and catcher Bo Naylor. Gabriel Arias will replace Rosario at shortstop and bat eighth.

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• Guardians' Amed Rosario: Three hits in loss

  Rotowire Jul 25, 2023

  Rosario went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and one run scored in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Royals. Rosario notched his sixth multi-hit effort of the month, just one day after seeing a five-game hitting streak snapped. The shortstop is up to a .265/.306/.365 slash line with three home runs, 40 RBI, 50 runs scored, 20 doubles, five triples and nine stolen bases over 93 contests. He was hitting as low as .224 on June 3, but he's bounced back well in recent weeks while continuing to bat second in the Cleveland lineup.

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• Guardians' Amed Rosario: Takes seat Sunday

  Rotowire Jul 23, 2023

  Rosario is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Rosario started the past 38 games but will head to the bench Sunday while in the midst of a five-game hit streak. Tyler Freeman will step in at shortstop and bat second.

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• Guardians' Amed Rosario: Clubs third homer

  Rotowire Jul 18, 2023

  Rosario went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 11-0 win over the Pirates. Rosario went 0-for-9 over his previous two games, slightly cooling off from what's been a hot July for the shortstop. He's batting .288 with two homers and 14 RBI over 13 games this month. For the season, Rosario is up to a .263/.305/.360 slash line with three long balls, 36 RBI, 46 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 87 contests.

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