Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas considers postponing retirement plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas is contemplating delaying his retirement, potentially playing another season before transitioning to a coaching or front office role. Rojas, 37, significantly contributed to the Dodgers' 2025 World Series victory with a game-tying home run in Game 7. Rojas expressed a desire to assist young players and harbors ambitions of becoming a manager in the future. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the unexpected nature of Rojas' performance, while teammate Max Muncy praised him as an outstanding teammate.
- •Miguel Rojas, age 37, is considering extending his career.
- •He hit a crucial game-tying homer in the 2025 World Series.
- •Rojas aims to help young players and eventually manage.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts highlighted Rojas' unexpected contributions.
- •Max Muncy praised Rojas as one of baseball’s best teammates.
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers World Series hero Miguel Rojas questioning retirement
"Miguel Rojas says he’s thinking about changing his mind on retiring.
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