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Report: Phillies’ Johan Rojas Tests Positive, Ruled Out of WBC

MLB has not confirmed the case, with an insider indicating a league decision is expected soon.

Overview

  • The report stems from Wilber Sánchez on X, who said MLB would soon make the matter official.
  • Rojas is reportedly ineligible for the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic roster.
  • Sánchez dismissed early speculation that marijuana was involved, a substance banned by the WBC but not by MLB.
  • MLB discipline has not been announced, leaving the substance and any suspension details unconfirmed.
  • The development complicates Rojas’ bid for playing time in a crowded Phillies outfield featuring Adolis Garcia, Justin Crawford, Brandon Marsh and depth options such as Otto Kemp.