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Dodgers acquire shortstop Miguel Rojas from Marlins

Miami Marlins infielder Miguel Rojas, left, fields a ground ball in front of teammate Joey Wendle during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at loanDepot park on Tuesday, Aug.2, 2022, in Miami.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers fortified their infield defense by acquiring veteran shortstop Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for infield prospect Jacob Amaya on Wednesday, a move that could push Gavin Lux to more of a second-base role and utility man Chris Taylor to more of an outfield role.

Rojas, who turns 34 in February, is an elite defender whose offensive production dipped last season, when he hit .236 with a .605 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, six homers, 19 doubles

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