Utilityman Miguel Rojas is planning to retire at the end of the 2026 season. On Sunday, he received an emotional tribute video from the Miami Marlins, his former team, during the Los Angeles Dodgers' series finale at LoanDepot Park. This marked Rojas's last scheduled game in Miami, where he played for eight seasons before joining the Dodgers.
The veteran player, 37, received a warm ovation from the crowd. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained the decision to start Rojas at second base for the series finale. "This has been an important place for him. For him, to get a potential final start here, it's important to him," Roberts told reporters before the game.
Rojas became a postseason hero for the Dodgers in 2025 when he hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the World Series. He was typically used as the team's No. 9 hitter, valued for his elite defense. His unexpected home run cemented his status as a World Series hero. The Dodgers anticipate Rojas will continue to play a significant role as a clubhouse leader throughout the postseason this year.