Dodgers World Series hero Miguel Rojas might not be hanging up his cleats after all, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The veteran infielder, who was set to retire after the 2026 season, is now reportedly thinking about coming back for one more year with Los Angeles.
This is huge news for the Dodgers, who could snag an extra season from a guy who delivered the game-saving, game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series. Nightengale reports Rojas is “thinking about changing his mind about retiring” and could stick around before transitioning into a hybrid coaching/front office role. Rojas himself said, “I want to help young players any way I can. And one day I want to manage. I believe I can do it.” That’s the mindset of a true baseball lifer, right?
The 37-year-old is in his 13th MLB season, and while he’s only played 77 games this year with a 0.9 bWAR, his .744 OPS is still something the Dodgers definitely benefit from. His $5.5 million contract this season has been worth it, and if he wants to keep playing, you’ve gotta figure the Dodgers would be eager to re-up him. After his heroics in the World Series, he’s earned the right to come back if he wants it.
Nothing is set in stone yet, and Rojas could still stick to his original plan. But for now, there’s a real chance the Dodgers get one more year from their clutch Game 7 legend. It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out, but if Rojas is in, the Dodgers will be thrilled to have him.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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