Shohei Ohtani hopes he will stay with the Dodgers! Rojas, the hero of the Game 7 miraculous tying home run, still faces uncertainty about his future

In the decisive Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, 36-year-old veteran infielder Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a crucial game-tying home run in the ninth inning, successfully pushing the game into extra innings and ultimately helping the team achieve back-to-back championships. The veteran, who will become a free agent after the season, recently expressed his desire to re-sign and retire wearing the Dodgers uniform.

According to Sports Illustrated and Newsweek, Rojas’s tying home run in Game 7 of the World Series set a Major League Baseball record as the first game-tying homer hit in the seventh game of the World Series during the ninth inning or later. This home run revived the Dodgers, who were on the brink of elimination, and they went on to win the championship in the 11th inning, making Rojas one of the key contributors to their title defense.

The 36-year-old infielder officially entered free agency after the season. Although he clearly expressed his wish to stay with the Dodgers until retirement, the team’s roster plans and salary structure remain uncertain. Shohei Ohtani has urged Rojas to stay with the Dodgers, but Rojas admitted the free agent market is full of unpredictability: "No one can foresee where things will go." Newsweek estimates his market value at around $7 million for a short-term contract. Despite his offensive power no longer being at its peak, his solid defense, extensive experience, and clutch playoff performances make him an attractive role player in free agency.