Miguel Rojas retires after 13 MLB seasons, ending a Los Angeles baseball run that began in 2014

The Dodgers’ veteran infielder and two-time World Series winner closed out his career after Los Angeles’ season ended in the NLCS, then said he will stay with the organization in player development.

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Miguel Rojas’ Dodgers career ended the way he said it would, in uniform, minutes after Los Angeles was eliminated following a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. A four-game sweep ended the Dodgers’ push for a third straight World Series trip.

After the team’s postgame meeting, manager Dave Roberts gave Rojas the floor, and the 37-year-old infielder announced that Thursday night would be his final appearance as an active Major Leaguer. Rojas described the moment as difficult to leave behind, saying the last time he wore the uniform and cleats as a player was not something he could rush past.

Rojas finishes a 13-season Major League career and a 21-year run in professional baseball in Los Angeles, spanning two stints with the Dodgers. The club acquired him from the Miami Marlins before the 2023 season, and the transition from veteran depth to clubhouse cornerstone happened quickly, according to the account of his role in the dressing room.

In his second Dodgers run, Rojas became a daily leader described by teammates as both a cultural stabilizer and a fundamentals enforcer, calling postgame meetings and pushing accountability on routine execution. The release also credits him as a mentor figure, including to Mookie Betts, who moved between right field and shortstop in recent seasons.

On the field, the Dodgers’ release places Rojas’ late-career production in an everyday defensive and steady-contact context: across his final four MLB seasons, he played 446 games at a.260 batting average while providing infield defense. It also highlights his impact on baseball’s biggest stages, including Los Angeles’ 2024 World Series title and a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series against Toronto.

Even with the playing career concluded, Rojas’ next step is already set to keep him in the Dodgers’ orbit. The release says he signed a one-year contract for the 2026 season with an agreement to transition into a player development role once his time as a player is finished. The specific job title is not finalized in the release, but Rojas said he wants to remain with the organization and continue improving it.

Why It Matters

Rojas’ departure closes the chapter on a veteran clubhouse leadership role that the Dodgers say helped shape the team’s day-to-day culture.
The retirement affects the Dodgers’ on-field infield planning after a postseason that ended with the team swept in the NLCS.
Rojas’ move into player development suggests the Dodgers intend to preserve his influence beyond his playing years, keeping institutional knowledge inside the organization.
With the team citing major postseason contributions across multiple championship seasons, the Dodgers are now carrying that experience into the next roster cycle.

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Key Facts

Miguel Rojas announced his retirement after the Dodgers were eliminated by the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS, a 6-4 loss that completed a four-game sweep.
The retirement announcement came immediately after the Dodgers’ season-ending loss, with manager Dave Roberts addressing the room before handing Rojas the floor.
Rojas’ career totals 13 MLB seasons and a 21-year run in professional baseball in Los Angeles.
Rojas returned to Los Angeles in 2023 after being acquired from the Miami Marlins and became a clubhouse leader described by the team as central to daily accountability.
The Dodgers said Rojas produced 446 games with a.260 batting average across his final four MLB seasons while providing infield defense.
The release ties Rojas to major moments including a 2024 World Series championship and a ninth-inning, game-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series against Toronto.
For 2026, the Dodgers report Rojas signed a one-year contract and will transition into player development once his playing career concludes.