Brief
Dodgers weigh roster cut as Miguel Rojas’ health remains uncertain
Manager Dave Roberts said Rojas is improving but the team must decide on a final roster spot before the NLCS against Milwaukee.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Los Angeles Dodgers are planning to cut a position player from their National League Championship Series roster as they await a health update on veteran infielder Miguel Rojas, according to manager Dave Roberts.
What happened
Rojas suffered a back injury in Game 3 of the NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, which kept him out of the series‑clinching Game 4 victory on Oct. 7, 2026. During a video conference on Friday, Roberts said Rojas participated in a workout at Dodger Stadium, taking ground balls and a few rounds of batting practice. Roberts described the session as “encouraging” and noted that an MRI showed no new damage, only pre‑existing issues.
What the reports add
Roberts emphasized that no final decision has been made about Rojas’ roster status and that the team will monitor his progress during another workout on Saturday, after traveling to Milwaukee for Game 1 of the NLCS. He warned that if Rojas were added and then became ineligible due to injury, he could not appear in a potential World Series because of MLB’s roster rules.
What was said
“Today was encouraging,” Roberts told reporters. “He took ground balls and took a couple rounds of BP. So that was good to see.” He added, “We’ve just got to be certain that if we do have him on [the roster], he can stay healthy.” Roberts also said the MRI revealed “stuff that he has had prior history with,” but expressed renewed optimism.
How it came about
The roster decision follows the Dodgers’ recent need to trim a player to accommodate 13 pitchers for the best‑of‑seven NLCS, up from 12 in the five‑game NLDS. Hyeseong Kim, a Triple‑A call‑up who served as a pinch‑runner and defensive specialist, is the most likely candidate for removal, while backup catcher Hunter Feduccia remains on the roster.
Key facts
- Miguel Rojas suffered a back injury in Game 3 of the NLDS and missed Game 4. (nypost.com)
- Manager Dave Roberts said Rojas showed progress in a workout on Friday. (nypost.com)
- The Dodgers plan to carry 13 pitchers for the NLCS, requiring a roster cut. (nypost.com)
- Hyeseong Kim is the most likely player to be cut, with Hunter Feduccia retained. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Dodgers to make playoff roster cut but hope injured World Series hero isn’t it”
