Los Angeles – Last night, the Dodgers fan community almost “exploded” when Miguel Rojas, the team’s quiet but emotional icon, officially sent an emotional message after re-signing for the final season of his career. A message that left Los Angeles speechless because of the sincerity, fight and loyalty that are rare in the current era of baseball.
Rojas wrote: “I’m so excited to be back for next year, what would be the last year of my playing career. I can’t wait to play in front of you all, once again, at Dodger Stadium every single night with one goal in mind, which is winning another championship…” And just a few minutes later, social media exploded. Fans called him “the last warrior of the 2020 championship class”, a man whose competitive spirit defined an entire locker room.
When Rojas confirmed that this would be his final season, it not only made fans regret, but also opened a touching chapter: the 35-year-old man who was once underestimated, once doubted, now wants to close his career right where he fought, grew and found himself. The Dodgers didn’t re-sign him for the glory – but for his spirit, consistency and irreplaceable locker room voice.
Insiders share that Rojas is the “fire keeper” of the team. He didn’t need a 0.900 OPS to show his worth. He had something else: the metadata of a champion, the language that only someone who had been on top of the world could understand. And that’s why coach Dave Roberts has repeatedly admitted: “Without Miguel, we’re missing a piece of our soul.”
What Rojas wanted wasn’t sympathy. What he wanted was a breakout season—one last time hearing 50,000 roar as the Dodgers entered October. One last time wearing the legendary blue. One last time fighting for the city that changed his life.
Organizational sources reveal that in the early days of his re-signing, Rojas showed up at 6 a.m., practicing like a rookie trying to make it. He told his coaches:
“This is my last year. I can’t afford to end up mediocre.”
At the Dodgers, Rojas has been a constant reminder to the younger players:
Dodger blue isn’t just a uniform – it’s a responsibility.
He was a timid rookie. He was traded, then returned in an unexpected way. But he has proven that big stories don’t always come from 450-foot home runs. Sometimes, they come from a guy who fights quietly to keep the team together.
So when Rojas says his only goal is to “win another championship,” fans know it’s not a slogan. It’s a final declaration of war. It’s the declaration of a man entering his final chapter – but not slowing down.
The 2025 season will be an emotional journey:
A veteran playing for a legacy.
A team playing for a championship dream.
And a city preparing to say goodbye to a man who gave them more than statistics can measure.
The Dodgers have superstar Shohei Ohtani, a formidable pitching staff, but last night, LA fans didn’t talk about the numbers. They talked about that quote. They talked about Rojas – the last 2020 starter, who is ready to enter his final year not to finish… but to leave an indelible mark.
And Los Angeles understands:
Sometimes, a great season begins with a promise.
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