Sacrifice fueled the Dodgers’ dynasty. Rojas reveals the selfless choices and unwavering belief that underpinned their championship journey.
For Miguel Rojas, the Dodgers’ back-to-back World Series championships were never about one swing, one game, or even one player. They were about trust — in teammates, in preparation, and in something larger than individual opportunity.
Speaking on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Rojas reflected on a 2025 postseason that tested the Dodgers in ways that went far beyond talent. While the final result will be remembered as another championship banner, Rojas emphasized how uncertain the journey felt in the middle of the season.
“There was a point in July or August where we didn’t know if we were good enough to win it all,” Rojas said.
That uncertainty ultimately became the turning point. With roughly six weeks remaining in the regular season, the Dodgers made a collective decision to push everything to the center of the table. It wasn’t about personal numbers or defined roles anymore — it was about committing fully to a goal bigger than any individual.
“That’s when we decided to give everything we had,” Rojas explained.
For Rojas, that commitment required patience and sacrifice. During the National League Championship Series, he spent four games on the bench, unable to contribute between the lines. For a veteran competitor, it could have been easy to disengage or grow frustrated. Instead, Rojas leaned into the unseen responsibilities that often define championship teams.
Even without playing time, he focused on keeping energy high, maintaining belief inside the clubhouse, and helping teammates navigate the emotional grind of October baseball. Those contributions, while not recorded in a box score, mattered deeply to a group trying to stay connected through pressure-filled moments.
That mindset paid off when Rojas’ number was called again. Despite not having a meaningful at-bat for nearly a month, he was asked to step into a crucial role late in the postseason. Manager Dave Roberts trusted him to start at second base in Game 6, giving Rojas a chance to reinsert himself into the competitive flow.
Rojas didn’t view the opportunity as a burden — he viewed it as a responsibility.
“There was no excuse for me not to be ready,” he said.
That readiness carried into Game 7, where Rojas delivered one of the defining moments of the Dodgers’ championship run. Batting in the ninth inning with one out, he came through when it mattered most, putting a swing on the ball that helped swing the outcome.
Yet Rojas refuses to frame the moment as a solo triumph. Instead, he credits the foundation built by those around him — his family, his wife, teammates, and coaches — all of whom believed in him long before the spotlight returned.
“I’ll never take complete credit for what happened,” Rojas said. “So many people wanted that moment for me.”
In a postseason filled with stars and headlines, Rojas’ story stood as a reminder of what championship baseball truly demands. Trust without guarantees. Preparation without immediate reward. And belief that when the moment finally arrives, the work done in silence will speak loudest.
For the Dodgers, repeating as champions required more than talent. It required players like Miguel Rojas — ready, patient, and selfless — when it mattered most.