Miguel Rojas Traveled to Miami for Citizenship Test
The veteran infielder plans to return to his team workout on Friday.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Baseball
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MLB veteran Miguel Rojas arrived in Miami on Thursday to take his U.S. citizenship test. His teammates assisted in his preparation for the exam by quizzing him on civics and history.
Why it matters
The trip marks a personal milestone for the 37-year-old infielder, who is approaching a potential career transition after 13 seasons in the majors.
Rojas has played 13 seasons in Major League Baseball and maintained an .809 OPS against left-handed pitchers during his 37th year. His future remains uncertain beyond the current 2026 postseason.
The players
Miguel Rojas
A 37-year-old Major League Baseball infielder who has played 13 seasons.
The details
Rojas, a three-time winner of the Roy Campanella Award, utilized custom mnemonic devices and flashcards created by his teammates to master the names of political representatives for his exam. Following the test in Miami, he expects to rejoin his team for a workout on Friday as they prepare for the NLDS. He is currently evaluating his future, with a potential move into a player development role within the Dodgers organization slated for 2027.
Timeline
2014: Miguel Rojas made his Major League debut.
Thursday: Miguel Rojas takes his U.S. citizenship test in Miami.
Friday: Miguel Rojas aims to attend a pre-NLDS workout.
2027: Miguel Rojas may transition into a player development role.
Beyond the 305
This personal milestone follows the highlight of his 2025 season, where he hit a game-tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series. His current transition mirrors the late-career pivots often seen among long-tenured veteran players.
Fans in the 305 can watch for the veteran's return to the field this Friday following his local stop. His transition into a development role in 2027 remains the primary metric to follow as the postseason concludes.
The takeaway
Rojas continues to balance his late-career professional duties with significant personal milestones. Watch his availability for the upcoming NLDS workout this Friday.
What happens next
Rojas is expected to return to his team on Friday for a scheduled workout prior to the NLDS.
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