Shohei Ohtani Makes Heartwarming Geasture to Miguel Rojas’ Father

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani made a classy nod to Miguel Rojas’ father , who recently passed away. Miguel “Mickey Rojas” Rojas Sr. died of a heart attack on Tuesday, April 7, according to the Dodgers’ veteran.

It happened while on his way to the hospital, prompting a call to the player that his father had passed away. According to Rojas, his father was looking forward to watching the Dodgers game on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The shortstop got the call 40 minutes before the game, prompting the team to give him the day off despite being in the lineup.

Apr 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Hyeseong Kim slotted in at shortstop in his absence, though Rojas did want to play despite hearing the news, but he was overruled by the team’s leaders. “I wanted to play yesterday, but Freddie and Doc took it out of my hands, ’cause they knew it was gonna be difficult to stay in the game and have my head there,” Rojas said.

“… I always say, they raised me up and they give up everything in their life for me to be a baseball player. ” Shohei Ohtani pays homage Miguel Rojas is back in the lineup on Wednesday , with the infielder requesting to play and the team granting his wish. Rojas is in at shortstop with Mookie Betts out with an injury.