Last Updated on 02/05/2023 by てんしょく飯
On February 4, the Dodgers announced that they have extended the contract of Miguel Rojas through 2024 (through 2025 if team options are included).
Rojas returned to his old team, the Dodgers, after nine years with the Marlins in a trade this past January.
The two-year contract he had with the Marlins was in its final year and he was scheduled to become a FA after this season, but the Dodgers were able to extend that contract for one year at $6 million plus a one-year team option. Combined with his existing contract, Rojas will be given two years, $11 million plus one year of team options.
According to U.S. media reports, Rojas’ salary this season was $5 million, which will be split between a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $3.5 million annual salary; the annual salary for 2024 is $5 million and the team option for 2025 is $5 million per year or $1 million buyout. Thus, Rojas is guaranteed at least $11 million, and if the option is exercised, the three-year total would be $15 million.
A native of Venezuela, Rojas, now 33, made his major league debut with the Dodgers in 2014, appearing in 85 games, and was traded to the Marlins in an offseason trade that year. With the Marlins, he has been a regular fixture since 2018, serving as the team’s regular outfielder. He was a team leader and led a team with many young players. Last season, he played in 140 games, the second most in his career. He finished with a mediocre .236 batting average, six home runs, 36 runs batted in, nine stolen bases, and a .605 OPS, but his +15 defensive defense points on the playground were his best numbers.
Rojas was the Marlins’ regular starting shortstop, but he is expected to be used as an infield utility player for his old team, the Dodgers. The Dodgers are planning to place Max Muncy at third base and Gavin Lux at second base, and select promising prospect Miguel Vargas at second base, and Rojas will be the backup for these three positions. Manager Dave Roberts also indicated that Rojas may be asked to play left field if necessary. Rojas responded with the encouraging comment, “I’m always prepared to defend shortstop for 162 games, but I’ll do whatever is needed.
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