Dave Roberts Addresses Miguel Rojas’ Status After Personal Tragedy
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the outlook for veteran Miguel Rojas, who has suffered an enormous loss in his personal life.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the short-term outlook for veteran Miguel Rojas, who has suffered an enormous loss in his personal life. Rojas’ father, Miguel “Mickey” Rojas Sr. , passed away, according to the player’s announcement.
“With immense sorrow on behalf of the entire Rojas family, I must share with all those who had the privilege of knowing and spending time with my father, Miguel Rojas – known as ‘Micky’ – that he passed away suddenly yesterday afternoon, April 7th,” he wrote in an Instagram story in Spanish. “I wish to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has reached out to me and my family to express their affection and let us know just how deeply loved my father was throughout his life. May God welcome him into His glory, and may he rest in peace.
” Apr 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (72) reacts after the win against the Toronto Blue Jays at the end of the ninth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Rojas was a late scratch on Tuesday as he was removed from the lineup before the game. He was set to play shortstop in the absence of Mookie Betts, but Hyeseong Kim slotted in for Rojas.
However, Rojas was inserted back into the lineup on Wednesday, marking a quick turnaround for the veteran who wanted to play, according to manager Dave Roberts. “To feel like he can go out there and play in a big league ball game, whether it’s a distraction, doing it in honor of his father, whatever reason, I heard that,” Roberts said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dodgers Nation (@dodgersnation) Miguel Rojas’ future beyond the Blue Jays series Rojas, according to Roberts, will likely take a bereavement period later in the week, though no final decision has been made regarding his potential leave of absence.