Miguel Rojas confirms White House visit as Dodgers plan trip
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers has announced his intention to attend the upcoming White House visit, following teammate Kike Hernandez's decision to opt out due to an injury. The Dodgers are set to celebrate their World Series championship for the third time since 2020, though their visit has generated mixed reactions among fans and commentators. Alongside Rojas, other teammates, including Mookie Betts, may also choose not to attend for personal reasons. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized the team's commitment to winning championships, implying that the tradition of visiting the White House is pivotal to the organization.
- •Rojas will attend the White House visit on July 12, 2026.
- •Hernandez opts out due to being on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.
- •Mookie Betts is likely to skip the event for family time.
- •The Dodgers aim to celebrate their championship and defend their title.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas Announces White House Visit Decision Amid Opt Outs
"The Los Angeles Dodgers’ veteran visited Donald Trump in the White House last year, along with the vast majority of his teammates.
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