Miguel Rojas Retires After 13 Seasons, Will Remain With Dodgers

Miguel Rojas remained in full uniform after the final game of his career.

Long after the Dodgers had been eliminated from the postseason, Rojas sat at his locker wearing his jersey, baseball pants and cleats. He knew it was time to move into the next stage of his life, but taking off the uniform for the final time was not something he could do quickly.

“This is it,” Rojas said while confirming his retirement. “Today was the last time I wore the uniform as a player and my cleats. It’s really hard to take them off right now.”

Game 4 of the National League Championship Series became the final appearance of a 13-year Major League career that included two separate chapters with the Dodgers, eight seasons in Miami and several moments that secured Rojas’ place in Los Angeles baseball history.

His playing career is over.

His relationship with the Dodgers is not.

Rojas’ Exact Dodgers Role Has Not Been Finalized

Rojas intends to remain with the organization in a non-playing capacity, with his next chapter expected to involve player development.

That general direction was anticipated when he signed his final contract with the Dodgers before the 2026 season. However, Los Angeles has not announced an official title, specific assignment or complete set of responsibilities for him.

It would therefore be premature to describe Rojas as already holding a particular front-office or coaching position.

What is clear is that both sides want the relationship to continue.

Rojas said he wants to keep wearing the Dodgers logo in a different capacity and help the organization continue building its winning culture. His longer-term ambition is reportedly to work toward becoming a skipper, but that represents a future goal rather than his immediate job title.

The first step will be finding the role that best uses his experience, communication skills and ability to connect with players.

His Dodgers Career Began With An Unforgettable Defensive Play

Rojas originally joined the Dodgers on a minor-league contract before the 2013 season and made his Major League debut the following year.

His first Dodgers tenure was brief, but it included one of the most memorable defensive plays of Clayton Kershaw’s career.

With Kershaw working on a no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in June 2014, Rojas made a difficult play at third base to retire Troy Tulowitzki and preserve the historic performance.

Kershaw completed the no-hitter, and Rojas’ defensive contribution immediately became part of Dodgers history.

Los Angeles traded him to Miami following the 2014 season. Rojas developed into a regular during eight years with the Marlins before returning to the Dodgers ahead of the 2023 campaign.

He came back as a more experienced player and quickly became far more than an infield depth option.

Rojas Became One Of The Dodgers’ Most Trusted Leaders

Rojas helped wherever the Dodgers needed him.

He played across the infield, worked with younger players and became a resource for teammates learning unfamiliar positions. He assisted Miguel Vargas during his transition to second base and helped Mookie Betts as Betts took on the challenge of playing shortstop.

His value extended well beyond his place in the batting order.

Rojas was one of the players willing to initiate difficult conversations, hold teammates accountable and reinforce the standards expected inside the Dodgers’ clubhouse.

His teammates demonstrated how much they valued that leadership by selecting him as the Roy Campanella Award winner in each of his final three seasons. The annual honor recognizes the Dodger who best represents the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame catcher.

Winning it once is meaningful.

Being chosen three consecutive times speaks to how deeply Rojas influenced the people around him.

His World Series Home Run Will Never Be Forgotten

No moment defined Rojas’ playing career more than his home run in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.

With the Dodgers facing elimination in the ninth inning, Rojas delivered the game-tying home run that kept their season alive and helped set the stage for another championship.

It was an extraordinary moment from a player known primarily for his defense, preparation and leadership.

Rojas had spent much of his career contributing through details that did not always appear in a box score. On the biggest stage, however, he produced the swing that prevented the Dodgers’ season from ending.

No matter what Rojas accomplishes during the next phase of his baseball life, that home run will remain one of the defining moments of his career.

The Uniform Is Coming Off, But The Relationship Continues

Rojas’ final postseason did not end with another championship.

It ended with him sitting at his locker, still wearing his uniform and attempting to process the conclusion of the only playing career he had known.

His final two plate appearances came in Game 3 of the NLCS, when he recorded a single and a walk. He appeared defensively in Game 4 but did not bat before the Dodgers’ season ended.

That was the conclusion of his career as a player, but not his time in baseball.

The Dodgers still must determine exactly where Rojas fits within the organization. Player development appears to be the direction, and his desire to eventually lead a team offers a possible glimpse at his long-term path.

Nothing about that future role should be treated as finalized until the Dodgers announce it.

What has already been decided is more important.

Miguel Rojas is finished playing, but he is not finished helping the Dodgers.