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Dodgers Legend Rojas Hangs Up Cleats After World Series Glory
16 Oct
Summary
- Miguel Rojas announced his retirement after a 13-year MLB career.
- He hit a pivotal, score-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
- Rojas concludes his career with 1,048 hits and two World Series championships.
Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas has officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. The announcement came shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers' season concluded with a loss in the National League Championship Series on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Rojas, who signed as an international free agent in 2006, made his big-league debut in 2014.
His career spanned 13 seasons, including significant stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Miami Marlins. Rojas found himself back with the Dodgers in 2023, where he became a vital clubhouse leader and infield depth for the team. He is widely remembered for his crucial, series-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, which helped secure the Dodgers' second consecutive championship.
Rojas's final professional start came on Opening Day of the 2026 season, following a one-year, $5.5 million contract. He retires with 1,048 career hits, 61 home runs, and two World Series championships, capping a remarkable journey from Venezuela to MLB stardom.
