Miguel Rojas Announces Retirement from Baseball, Will Transition to Player Development with Dodgers

Miguel Rojas announced his retirement from baseball following the Dodgers' loss to the Brewers in the National League Championship Series on October 16, 2026. The 37-year-old veteran informed his teammates during a postgame meeting that Game 4 of the NLCS marked the end of his 13-year Major League Baseball career. "This is it," Rojas told reporters. "I’m moving on with the next chapter in my life." Rojas, a Venezuelan native, began his MLB career with the Dodgers in 2014 and spent eight years with the Marlins before returning to Los Angeles in 2023. During his time with the Dodgers, he played a significant role, hitting .260 with 22 home runs and 117 RBIs over 446 games. He was particularly impactful in the postseason, contributing to the team's 2024 championship and hitting a game-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2025 Fall Classic against the Blue Jays. Rojas expressed pride in being part of the team, stating, "I’m just proud of being part of this group." He will remain with the Dodgers organization in a player development role after 2026. Rojas noted the difficulty of taking off his uniform after the game, saying, "It was really emotional after the game." Despite not being selected for an All-Star Game or receiving Gold Glove recognition, Rojas is remembered as a core piece of the Dodgers and a respected leader. First baseman Freddie Freeman remarked, "He built a legacy. We’ll be talking about Miguel Rojas for a long time."