The GOOD NEWS is confirmed! Miguel Rojas, the veteran utility infielder and World Series hero, has officially re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2026 season.
This move is a pure celebration of his legacy, his desire to retire in Dodger Blue, and his unforgettable performance in the recent World Series.
The Contract Details
- Deal: One-year, $5.5 million contract for the 2026 season.
- The Intent: Rojas, who turned 37 in February 2026, had announced during the 2025 postseason that the 2026 season would be his final one as an active player. The Dodgers are honoring his wish to finish his career where it began (he debuted with the team in 2014).
- Future Role: The agreement includes a commitment for Rojas to remain with the Dodgers organization after retirement, moving into a player development or front office role, further solidifying his status as a “Dodger for Life.”
World Series Heroics Cemented His Return
While Rojas had been a great veteran presence and defensive utility player for the Dodgers over the last three seasons, his return was effectively guaranteed by his clutch performance in the 2025 World Series:
- Game 7 Hero: In the top of the ninth inning of the deciding Game 7, with the Dodgers trailing by one, Rojas hit a dramatic, game-tying home run. This was one of the most impactful, late-game tying home runs in World Series history.
- Defensive Savior: Later in the game, he made a series-saving defensive stop on a groundball at second base, throwing home to prevent the winning run from scoring and preserving the tie.
The 5.5 million$ deal is seen by many analysts as the Dodgers “overpaying” for a utility infielder, but it is a clear choice by the front office to reward a player for his character, leadership, and, most importantly, his franchise-defining moment of glory.
