Dodgers' Rojas Issues Funny Apology to Teammate Snell

Rojas jokingly called Snell the 'weakest' player, leading to a playful exchange between the teammates.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Los Angeles Dodgers player Miguel Rojas jokingly labeled teammate Blake Snell as the 'weakest' player in the clubhouse during spring training, referencing push-up counts. Snell took offense to the comment, leading Rojas to record an on-camera apology. Snell then playfully defended his strength, boasting about his impressive bench press and squat numbers.

Why it matters

The lighthearted exchange between Rojas and Snell highlights the strong team chemistry and competitive spirit within the Dodgers clubhouse, setting a positive tone ahead of the new MLB season.

The details

During early spring training activities, Rojas humorously referred to Snell as the 'weakest' player, based on discussions they had about grip strength. Snell found the 'weakest' label 'crazy' and reacted to the comment. Rojas later recorded an apology video, admitting he let his emotions get the better of him and that his remarks did not represent his true opinion of Snell. Snell then seized the opportunity to playfully defend his strength, boasting about his impressive bench press and squat numbers.

  • The exchange took place during early spring training activities in February 2026.

The players

Miguel Rojas

A Los Angeles Dodgers player who is known for his game-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series that led to the Dodgers' victory.

Blake Snell

A starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who took offense to Rojas' 'weakest player' comment and playfully defended his strength during the exchange.

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What they’re saying

“I got to come here to apologize to my teammate Blake Snell. I should never say something like that about him. He's not the weakest in camp. I let my emotions take over myself. That's not who I am.”

— Miguel Rojas (Los Angeles Dodgers)

“Cut, cut, cut. You gotta tell them I was benching 100 pounds in there. Today. Squatting, tell them I was squatting 600. He squat more than Shohei. And the deadlift. You guys gotta see the deadlift. This guy's a beast. I don't know about the push-ups, but this guy is one of the strongest in camp.”

— Blake Snell (Los Angeles Dodgers)

What’s next

The Dodgers will continue their spring training preparations as they gear up for the upcoming MLB season.

The takeaway

The playful exchange between Rojas and Snell showcases the strong team chemistry and competitive spirit within the Dodgers clubhouse, setting a positive tone for the new season and highlighting the importance of maintaining healthy relationships among teammates.