Miguel Rojas is wasting no time easing into his next chapter with the Dodgers.
On Monday, October 26th, he posted a photo on his Instagram story of the club’s developmental facility in Arizona and added the word “Work” with an eyeball emoji. His exact title still hasn’t been spelled out, but the direction is clear: after announcing his emotional retirement and saying he’ll step away from the field, Rojas also pointed toward a future in the coaching staff.
That path was already taking shape through the deal he signed for the 2026 season. Along with the one-year agreement, Rojas accepted a player development role with the Dodgers.
“I told them that I’m gonna be loyal. I wanna stay here,” Rojas said. “I wanna wear this uniform or this logo in a different capacity, and continue to make the organization better.”
None of this comes out of nowhere. Rojas has been preparing for a move into coaching for a while, and he’s spent the past two years looking for ways to teach teammates wherever he could.
“I understand what part of my career I’m in right now - I might be playing for a few more years and then I’m going to have to do something after baseball,” Rojas said back in 2024.
“I’m embracing this opportunity to actually start coaching a little bit with my teammates. That way, I can prepare myself for what’s coming next.”
Rojas has already said he wants to be a manager someday, and whatever his job title turns out to be with the Dodgers, it fits into that climb. He has been working as a player-coach, helping Mookie Betts with his infield game and lending a hand defensively to others around the roster.
That kind of influence makes sense given how polished Rojas has been on defense throughout his career. He may end up being more valuable as a steadying presence in the clubhouse than as someone drilling mechanics, but leaders like that are often the ones who move into managerial roles later on.
There’s still plenty for him to learn, especially when it comes to lineup choices and bullpen management. Even so, Rojas has clearly been following the example set by his former manager, Dave Roberts.
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