Freddie Freeman didn’t hide how much he wanted one more ring for Miguel Rojas.
After the Dodgers were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, the news soon followed that Rojas would officially retire after a 13-year career. Freeman said he was thinking about the veteran utility man in that moment.
“I’m sad for Miguel. I wanted to get him another championship one last time,” Freeman said after the Dodgers were eliminated.
“This group, we’ve been through a lot. Been all over the world together, did some really, really cool things in this game together.
“We came up short on the three-peat, but keep our head high. We accomplished some good stuff and we’ll get back at it next year.”
Rojas had already hinted retirement was his plan before the start of the 2026 season. Then, as the year went on, he backed off that idea and suggested he would come back in 2027 if the Dodgers pulled off a three-peat. That possibility is gone now.
Rojas’ run with the Dodgers has covered two separate chapters. He started his career with the organization and delivered one of its most memorable defensive plays by saving Clayton Kershaw’s only no-hitter with a terrific stop at third base. After eight seasons with the Miami Marlins, he returned to Los Angeles before the 2023 campaign.
In 531 career games with the Dodgers, Rojas hit .251/.305/.358 while providing strong defense at shortstop, second base and third base. He also filled in as a pitcher on rare occasions.
He was known first and foremost for his glove, but his place in Dodgers history is secured by the moment he delivered in the biggest spot of all: a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
Rojas also left his mark in the clubhouse. He became the first player in franchise history to win three straight Roy Campanella Awards, which are voted on by teammates. Now, he is expected to move into a role with the Dodgers front office.
After telling his teammates about his retirement, Rojas also thanked Dodgers fans for sticking with him.
“All I can say is THANK YOU for changing my life 💙,” Rojas wrote in an Instagram post. “I will forever be grateful and so proud that I wore Dodger blue and represented this community every single day.
“Love you Dodger Family .- Miggy Ro 🫡”
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