Miguel Rojas previously stated his intention to retire following the 2026 season, but is now reconsidering his decision. He is under a one-year contract, which he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason.
The 37-year-old told Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic that he is contemplating a delay to his retirement plans if the Dodgers win the World Series in 2026.
“If we three-peat,” he said.
The 13-year veteran is still confident in his ability to continue playing at a high level, but he wanted to make a decision that was best for his family.
“When I made this decision to retire and play for one more year, it’s not because I felt I couldn’t play,” he said. “I can still play. I can prepare to go and play shortstop for 100 games. But it’s bigger than that. I’m family-oriented.”
Rojas’ initial plan was to retire at the end of this season and join the Dodgers front office in a player development role.
Whatever conclusion Rojas comes to after this season will be made after he talks it through with his family.
If he does decide to call it a career, it won’t be due to a lack of ability. The veteran has been excellent at the plate so far in 2026, batting .341/.375/.477 in 44 at-bats. Rojas has particularly excelled against left-handed pitching, with 10 hits in 23 at-bats, making him the perfect platoon mate for Hyeseong Kim.
Whenever Rojas does decide to take the front office role with the Dodgers, he should succeed there as well. Mookie Betts has regularly praised Rojas for assisting his transition to becoming a Gold Glove-caliber shortstop.
Moreover, Rojas was won a second consecutive Roy Campanella Award last year, which is annually given to the Dodgers player who best exemplifies the spirit and leadership of the late Hall of Fame catcher.
Miguel Rojas collected 1,000th career hit
Rojas recorded his 1,000th career hit with a single against the Colorado Rockies on April 20 at Coors Field. He began his career with the Dodgers in 2014, then spent the next eight seasons with the Miami Marlins before eventually finding his way back to L.A.
“It means a lot,” Rojas said of recording his 1,000th career hit. “I received an opportunity 13 years ago from this organization and this is a special ballpark because it’s where I got my first hit. All it took was an opportunity.
“Playing in the big leagues is the first goal everybody has, but then you start putting more goals in your career. Definitely this opportunity for me, to come back to Colorado, this is a special place for me and my family. Just remembering everything that happened 13 years ago and now getting an opportunity to do this here, it means a lot.”
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