Vesia, Rojas could be added to Dodgers’ World Series roster. Cortes set to be activated by Yankees
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia celebrates after striking out San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill during the seventh inning in Game 5 of a baseball NL Division Series Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ashley Landis]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Left-hander Alex Vesia and shortstop Miguel Rojas could be added to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ roster for the World Series while left-hander Nestor Cortes appeared set to be activated by the New York Yankees for Friday’s opener. Vesia was left off the League Championship Series roster after suffering an intercostal injury while warming up for Division Series Game 5 against San Diego on Oct. 11. Rojas hasn’t played since Game 3 versus the Padres on Oct. 8 due to an adductor injury,
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Miguel Rojas warms up during practice in preparation for Game 6 in a baseball NL Championship Series against the New York Mets, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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