Miguel Rojas Makes Bereavement Decision After Father’s Passing
Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Miguel Rojas is staying with the team and will not go on the bereavement list amid the passing of his father, Miguel “Mickey” Rojas Sr. Rojas, who learned about his father’s death minutes before Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, missed just one game. After being scratched on Tuesday by manager Dave Roberts and first baseman Freddie Freema n, Rojas was back in the lineup on Wednesday, playing with a heavy heart.
However, Roberts said Rojas could go on bereavement leave later in the week. Rojas, however, has indeed decided to stay with the team, per the Dodgers manager. Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) steals second base as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) mishandles a throw from Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.
Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Miguel Rojas is needed by the Dodgers Rojas is a depth player for the Dodgers, though with starting shortstop Mookie Betts out injured , he has been a starting player for the most part. He is typically in the second base platoon with Alex Freeland, but with Betts out, Rojas is in rotation with Hyeseong Kim at shortstop.
The funeral for Mickey Rojas was on Wednesday, the same day as the game that Miguel Rojas played in. He could not head back in time for the proceedings, which take place the day after the person passes away in Venezuela. Instead, Rojas made the decision to play in honor of his father.
“I decided to stay and do what my father would like me to do, which is play baseball,” Rojas said. “He’s got a first-row seat to watch me play here in this special place that brought so many memories to my family. “My whole family did everything they could to help me get my dream of playing Major League Baseball.