The Los Angeles Dodgers made a late change to the lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, removing Miguel Rojas from the lineup.
The Dodgers added Hyeseong Kim to the lineup at shortstop hours after announcing Rojas at the spot.
Manager Dave Roberts noted that he would be playing Rojas against right-handed pitchers, which made it no surprise that he ended up on the team.
Rojas was removed from the lineup to tend to a “family matter,” the Dodgers organization announced.
Apr 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (72) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays at during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn ImagesMiguel Rojas’ role on the Dodgers
Rojas has played in six games during the start of the season, totaling 20 plate appearances and 19 at-bats, along with five hits and a double.
He is slashing .263/.250/.316, doing quite well on the whole, Rojas is valued at 0.0 fWAR, with a 0.7 defensive rating, according to FanGraphs.
As a defender, Rojas is one of the best in MLB, making good plays even at his advanced age. He can line up all over the infield and potentially serve as a corner outfielder if needed.
His bat delivered in a clutch moment against the Toronto Blue Jays during Game 7 of the World Series, which will never be forgotten.
2026 will be Rojas’ final season as an MLB player, marking the end of a long playing journey, and while he will not play every day, Roberts can count on him to be a culture-setter for the Dodgers and help the team in any way possible.
Rojas’ World Series moment has an effect on his managerial job
During his final season, Rojas hopes to take in as much as possible as a player and apply it down the line as a coach, either as a manager or in another post-playing role.
His World Series moment, however, will serve as a potential launchpad for Rojas’ profile, according to Roberts.
“For Miggy, obviously, the track record of a player, the knowledge of the game, the love of the game, and then now you put the cherry on top with a huge moment in the World Series, I think it rounds out his resume,” Roberts said.
“I think he’ll manage in the big leagues. Interestingly enough, I think that moment that he had will actually help not just the hiring process, I think it’ll more importantly help the day-to-day role as a manager.
“You performed in a big moment and you can relate to coming off the bench and being there and being a champion. I think the players respect that.”
LA Baseball Report
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