Miguel Rojas said on September 12, 2026, that he would receive treatment and consult Dodgers doctors and medical staff about a painful right shoulder injury before determining his availability.
“We will wait until tomorrow morning. I will get a bunch of treatment and see what the doctors and the medical staff say,” Rojas said. He planned to reassess the shoulder over the following 24 to 48 hours: “See how it feels in the next 24 48 hours.”
Rojas believed the dive may have worsened an existing labral tear after he felt a pop, saying, “My lab and tear that I have on my right shoulder kind of like maybe got a little bigger.” He also noted that an injection could be considered to reduce the pain and calm the shoulder: “Maybe an injection or something like that to make me feel better and to calm it down.”
Rojas stated that he did not expect the injury to sideline him for an extended period, but he acknowledged the need to reassess responsibly: “I don't think this is going to sideline me for a while, but at the same time, I got to be responsible.” He said he has dealt with a right shoulder problem throughout his career and has previously played through similar pain.
Rojas explained that players try to tolerate minor injuries late in the season to remain on the roster and in the lineup: “It's that time of the year when you will do whatever is possible to stay on the roster, to stay in the lineup.” He added that he has been vocal about 2026 potentially being his final year and that a World Series win could influence that decision: “I've been vocal about this being my 2025. Obviously, we reconsider things if when we win the World Series.”
Rojas said he spent eight years playing for the Miami Marlins and appreciated the organization’s tribute video recognizing his possible final game at its stadium. “I really appreciate the Marlins for doing,” he said, adding that the gesture was for “my whole family and the people that support me throughout my career.” The Dodgers’ next step is for Rojas to receive treatment and reassess his shoulder within 24 to 48 hours before his availability is determined.