Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Miguel Rojas spoke with more uncertainty than before about a possible retirement.
Where Rojas stands on retirement now
Before Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves, Rojas said he isn’t fully set on retiring yet. He said 40% of him wants to stay in the game, while 60% wants to retire.
Rojas was asked how he is approaching the postseason, given his prior comments that he would be retiring, and how he is thinking about his possible last one.
“I would never think about stepping away due to my performance; there are other things I am contemplating in life for that decision,” Rojas said before the game.
“I am not 100% sure like Kershaw was last year or others who have known for sure that they want to go. It’s not about me; it’s about the organization; it’s about doing what we are supposed to do to help the organization win this year.
“Then after that, we will have a conversation, but at the end of the day, personally, I am not thinking about that at all; I am thinking about being another player on this team until I have this uniform on.”
What Rojas has said in the past about retirement
After the Dodgers beat the Phillies to win the 2025 NLDS, Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain asked Rojas about his playing future.
“I’m 36 years old. It’s been a wild ride. I’ve given it everything I’ve had in my four years here. Hopefully, I can finish my career here. Because I’m going to retire after next year,” Rojas told Dodgers Nation.
His statement was much clearer about where his career was going than it is now, when he is seemingly more indecisive.
Rojas has said in the past that his decision comes down to wanting to be around for his son and family, given all that they have put aside to let him pursue his dreams.
However, Rojas is still a key part of the Dodgers; he plays elite infield defense and mashes against lefties.
While younger players like Alex Freeland and Hyeseong Kim are on the fringes of the roster waiting for a chance, Rojas’ level of play is still more than good enough for a bench role on a good team.
The franchise and Rojas face a tough choice, and it’s even less clear than before.
