Suspended Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right elbow and will be sidelined until spring training. The Phillies said Wednesday that Rojas felt pain while ramping up to return from the 80-game suspension he received in March following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Rojas, 25, would have been eligible to return June 25.

Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games in March after he tested positive for a banned substance.

Johan Rojas was set to return from a PED suspension, but instead will be missing the rest of the year with an injury.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has more than just a suspension to worry about now.

This is a completely lost season for the defensive-first outfielder.

Johan Rojas was nearing the next step in his return from an 80-game suspension before the Phillies announced he needs elbow surgery.

Rojas reportedly tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic steroid, ahead of the 2026 season.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. Rojas' suspension was announced after a grievance filed by the players' association appealing the discipline was denied by independent arbitrator Martin F. Scheinman. Barring rainouts, Rojas would be eligible to play for the Phillies on June 25.

Johan Rojas has been suspended 80 games after violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, the league announced.