Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas in lineup, one day after father's death

Q: What happened to Miguel Rojas' father?

Miguel Rojas Sr. died unexpectedly on April 7.

Q: Why did Miguel Rojas miss a game?

He missed Tuesday's game to mourn the passing of his father.

Q: How did Miguel Rojas perform in last year's World Series?

Rojas played a key role by hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7.

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas revealed on Instagram that his father, Miguel Rojas Sr., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7.

The Dodgers are currently playing a series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the team they beat in last year's World Series. Rojas played a starring role in the decisive Game 7 by hitting a game-tying home run in the ninth inning.

After missing Tuesday's game, Rojas is back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Toronto, playing shortstop and batting ninth.

“To feel like he can go out there and play in a big league ball game, whether it's a distraction, doing it in honor of his father, whatever reason, I heard that,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before the game.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) prays before Game 7.

Shohei Ohtani (17) warms up before Game 7.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) warms up before Game 7.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) prays before Game 7.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) prays before Game 7.

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Shohei Ohtani (17) warms up before Game 7.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer (31) warms up before Game 7.

Roberts said Rojas would likely take a leave of absence, but he wanted to play today.

Rojas, 37, broke into the majors with the Dodgers in 2014, was traded to the Miami Marlins at the end of the season before returning to L.A. in another trade in 2023. He re-signed with the Dodgers as a free agent this offseason.