The Braves Just Resigned Dodgers Shortstop, Fans Are Stunned

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00:00The Braves just resigned Dodger shortstop. Fans are stunned.

00:04As the Braves look to retool their roster for another title push,

00:07they've quietly made a move that could prove pivotal in October,

00:11signing 37-year-old veteran Miguel Rojas.

00:14While the headlines will continue to swirl around superstars,

00:18it's players like Rojas, steady, seasoned, and tested in fire who shape championship DNA.

00:24Rojas made clear he wanted to return to the Dodgers,

00:26who were chasing a historic three-peat, saying re-signing in L.A. was his top priority.

00:32His Game 7 heroics, a game-tying ninth-inning homer, and a game-saving play at second,

00:38showed he still had plenty to offer.

00:40But the Dodgers rarely let sentiment override star-driven decisions.

00:45Meanwhile, the Braves have a pressing need at shortstop.

00:49Since 2024, the position has produced just a .586 OPS,

00:54creating a major offensive void in an otherwise potent lineup.

00:58Their trade for Mauricio Dubon helped defensively.

01:02He's plus eight outs above average in 2025,

01:05but his bat hasn't claimed the job, leaving the role unsettled.

01:10In that context, Rojas is more than a Band-Aid.

01:12He's a stabilizer.

01:13His 2025 campaign saw him slash .262, .318, .397 with a .715 OPS over 114 games,

01:24numbers that don't scream all-star, but scream reliability.

01:28He hit seven home runs, drove in 27, and stole five bases,

01:32with playing time split across second base, third base, and shortstop.

01:36It's that versatility that Atlanta craves,

01:39especially with a roster that values defensive flexibility and postseason experience.

01:45What sets Rojas apart is his ability to rise in the biggest moments.

01:50In Game 7, bottom of the ninth, with the season on the line he delivered,

01:54a level of clutch performance that's hard to replace.

01:58The Braves didn't land a marquee name.

01:59They landed a gamer.

02:00Someone who's been through the fire, handled the pressure, and emerged steady.

02:06In a postseason where outcomes hinge on inches,

02:09Miguel Rojas might be exactly the inch Atlanta needs.