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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas revealed on Instagram that his father, Miguel Rojas Sr., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7.
The Dodgers are currently playing a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team they beat in last year’s World Series. Rojas played a starring role in the decisive Game 7 by hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning.
After missing Tuesday’s game, Rojas is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale in Toronto, playing shortstop and batting ninth.
“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,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before the game.
Roberts said Rojas would likely take a leave of absence, but he wanted to play today.
Rojas, 37, broke into the majors with the Dodgers in 2014, was traded to the Miami Marlins at the end of the season before returning to L.A. in another trade in 2023. He re-signed with the Dodgers as a free agent this offseason.
Rojas has a career slash line of .260/.313/.362 with 57 home runs and 67 stolen bases in 13 major league seasons.
