Miguel Rojas Retires After Dodgers' NLCS Sweep
Veteran utility player Miguel Rojas announced his retirement from baseball Thursday at age 37, immediately after the Los Angeles Dodgers' NLCS sweep loss.
Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Miguel Rojas announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday, stating his final game was the Dodgers' 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, which completed the sweep.
"No, I think this is it, guys," Rojas told reporters after the game. "This is it as a player. That was my last game played. That was the last time that I put these cleats on and this uniform on as a player."
The 37-year-old expressed his desire to transition into a role off the field. "From now on, I'm going to start thinking about what's going to happen in my life as a baseball person," he said. "I want to start my career on the other side of this business and I'm looking forward to do it here, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well."
Rojas's career is highlighted by a crucial moment in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. With the Dodgers trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by one run in the ninth inning, Rojas hit a game-tying solo home run. The Dodgers went on to win that game, securing their second consecutive World Series title.
Rojas began his MLB career with the Dodgers but was traded to the Miami Marlins after his rookie season. He played eight seasons with the Marlins before returning to Los Angeles before the 2023 season.
Reflecting on his time with the Dodgers, Rojas stated, "Yeah, the last four years here for me have changed my life and I can't be more proud of being a Los Angeles Dodger for the time that I was here." He added, "I promise the guys loyalty forever because they helped me grow. And not just as a player but as a person, as a leader, as a future coach or whatever my job is going to be in the future as a baseball man, and I'm just so happy that I got to wear this uniform until the last day of my career."
Over his 13-year career, Rojas was recognized for his defensive capabilities and versatility across the infield. In 1,401 games played, he recorded a .260 batting average with 61 home runs and 386 runs batted in.
"I know losing the last game of the season this year it doesn't feel the same as the last two years but there's a lot of things to be happy for and to be proud for being part of this group and trying to win three times in a row," Rojas said. "It was special and that's something that I’m going to remember forever, the good, the bads, the up and downs, is all part of the process and is all part of the journey."
