The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed infielder Miguel Rojas to a one-year, $5.5 million contract following his heroic performance in the World Series. Rojas, a key clubhouse leader, hit a game-tying home run in Game 7 of the championship series. The team may also consider bringing back free agents Kiké Hernández and Evan Phillips despite their injuries.
Miguel Rojas agreed to return to the Dodgers on Thursday with a one-year, $5.5 million deal, marking the team's first major free-agent move of the offseason. The 36-year-old veteran became a World Series hero by hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 during the Dodgers' back-to-back championship run. Rojas has indicated that 2026 will be his final season before retirement.
During the 2025 regular season, Rojas provided solid bench production, batting .262 with a .715 OPS while delivering strong defense at second base, third base, and shortstop. He was also instrumental in maintaining the team's clubhouse culture amid their successful championship window.
Looking ahead, the Dodgers may target re-signing utility man Kiké Hernández and reliever Evan Phillips, two other free agents from the roster. Hernández, 34, underwent left elbow surgery in November—an extensor repair that he said on Adam Ottavino's Baseball & Coffee show will sideline him for "a month or two" of the 2026 season. In 2025, he hit .203 with a .621 OPS in 93 games while dealing with elbow issues, spending nearly two months on the injured list. Despite modest regular-season stats (.708 career OPS), Hernández shines in the postseason with an .825 OPS and holds the Dodgers' record for most playoff appearances over his 12 major league seasons.
Evan Phillips, 31, is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in June 2025 and began a throwing program in early November. He is expected to miss at least the first half of 2026. Non-tendered by the Dodgers entering his final arbitration year, Phillips has been a reliable closer since joining from the Rays in 2021, posting a 2.22 ERA and 45 saves in 201 appearances. Limited to seven games in 2025, he still contributed to the bullpen from the sidelines.
Both players' injuries and the Dodgers' limited 40-man roster space make immediate re-signings unlikely, with moves possibly delayed until spring training. Like Rojas, Hernández and Phillips add value beyond the field, aligning with the team's emphasis on preserving championship chemistry.