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Miguel Rojas Becomes U.S. Citizen During Dodgers' Postseason Bye Week

He said he pursued naturalization for his family’s future and to clear long‑term work authorization for a planned move into a Dodgers front‑office, player‑development role.

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Sep 16, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) bats against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers player Brusdar Graterol waves to the crowd while wearing uniform number 72, Image 2 shows Four Los Angeles Dodgers baseball players in white uniforms and blue caps on the field during a game, Image 3 shows Los Angeles Dodgers player raises his arms in celebration as an Atlanta Braves player looks on during a game

Overview

  • Rojas flew to Miami during the Dodgers’ postseason bye week, took and passed the U.S. naturalization test and publicly celebrated the milestone.
  • The 37‑year‑old Venezuelan‑born infielder emphasized the decision was for his family and their future, saying he felt prepared for the citizenship exam.
  • Rojas remains on the Dodgers roster for the NLDS, has said he will retire after the season and has arranged to transition into a Dodgers front‑office and player‑development role.
  • His naturalization process had been briefly paused earlier after reporting about a Department of Homeland Security memo that affected some applications, a delay that has since cleared for his case.
  • Rojas built a 13‑year MLB career after arriving in the U.S. as a teenager, earned two World Series rings and said citizenship removes the need for temporary work visas as he plans his post‑playing life.