World Series Hero Miguel Rojas Ready to Return, Keeping Dodgers’ Championship Momentum Alive in Crucial Offseason Move.vc

(LOS ANGELES) — While the celebrations for the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series title are still fresh, the team’s roster is already facing fragmentation, with several key veterans hitting free agency. Yet, the first major piece of good news has arrived: Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas—the clutch hero of Games 6 and 7—is reportedly set to re-sign with Los Angeles.

His return is more than a simple transaction; it is a vital move that keeps the championship momentum, and the clubhouse culture, alive.

The Heroics That Defined a Title

Rojas, the trusty utility player who turned 37 this year, spent the majority of the 2025 season as a bench piece. However, Manager Dave Roberts inserted him into the lineup for the final two games of the World Series, a decision that proved historic:

• Game 6 Defense: Rojas delivered a crucial defensive play at second base, helping secure a game-ending double play that forced the deciding Game 7.
• Game 7 Clutch: With the Dodgers down to their final two outs in the 9th inning and facing elimination, Rojas stepped up and smashed a game-tying home run, forcing the game into extra innings—a moment he later called the “biggest spot in my life.”

This legendary performance immediately cemented his desire to finish his career where it began.

The Motivation: Core Over Cash

Rojas, who became a free agent after the season, has been vocal about his intentions. He has announced that 2026 will be his final season in professional baseball, and he has one main goal: complete the “three-peat” (ba lần vô địch liên tiếp).

“I think we deserve an opportunity to three-peat together. That is my main motivation. It is not about me getting money or getting the right deal… it is about keeping the core together for one more year,” Rojas stated shortly after the World Series.

While projections estimate his contract to be in the $6-7 million range for one year, his clear priority on team dynamics over maximizing salary makes him an easy and necessary re-sign for President Andrew Friedman.

Stability Amidst the Drift

The return of Rojas is particularly critical because the Dodgers are navigating significant veteran departures, including the retirement of the legendary Clayton Kershaw and the free agency of fellow utility man Kiké Hernández.

With Rojas back, the Dodgers retain not only a Gold Glove-nominated infielder capable of playing multiple positions, but also a foundational clubhouse leader—the kind of presence that ensures the championship culture remains strong as the team integrates new talent and manages the high-profile contracts of their superstars.

Rojas’ commitment is the quiet, veteran handshake that guarantees the Dodgers’ quest for a three-peat will begin with the heart and the hunger of their recent victory still intact.