Dodgers Infielder Miguel Rojas Mourns Sudden Loss of Father

Rojas was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays due to a family tragedy.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:07pm

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas announced on his personal Instagram that his father, Miguel Rojas Sr., had suddenly passed away. Rojas was a late scratch from Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to the family matter, which the team initially did not provide details on.

Why it matters

Rojas has been a key part of the Dodgers' elite lineup, playing in seven games so far this season and hitting .263 with a home run and an RBI. He was the hero of the Dodgers' World Series victory last year, hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 against the Blue Jays.

The details

Rojas was not in the Dodgers' lineup for Monday's game, but he still ended up playing. On Tuesday, the team announced Rojas would not be available due to a "family matter," without providing additional details. Rojas later revealed on Instagram that his father had passed away suddenly.

  • On April 8, 2026, Rojas announced his father's passing on his personal Instagram account.
  • Rojas was a late scratch from the Dodgers' April 8 game against the Blue Jays.

The players

Miguel Rojas

A 37-year-old infielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was the team's World Series hero last season.

Miguel Rojas Sr.

The father of Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas, who passed away suddenly.

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What they’re saying

“It's not like playing in front of our fans, it's playing in front of the whole city that was hopeful to win a World Series. I'm expecting, for the first time in my life, to get booed when I play there.”

— Miguel Rojas

What’s next

The Dodgers have not provided any additional details on Rojas' father's passing or when Rojas may return to the team.

The takeaway

The sudden loss of a parent is a devastating tragedy for any athlete, and Rojas' heartbreaking announcement highlights the human side of professional sports. The Dodgers and their fans will undoubtedly rally around Rojas during this difficult time.