Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Dodgers Keep Miguel Rojas on Roster for NLCS Against Brewers
Miguel Rojas had been dealing with lower back pain, but the Dodgers put him on their roster for the series against the Brewers.
He worked out with the team on Saturday, and manager Dave Roberts said he could play in the opener.
The Dodgers also added pitcher Justin Wrobleski, giving them 13 pitchers on the roster.
Wrobleski had a strong season and was an All-Star for the first time.
The Brewers kept the same 26 players they used in their previous playoff series.
Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim was not included.
Rojas helped the Dodgers win last year’s World Series with a tying home run in Game 7.
He has said he is leaning toward retiring after this postseason.
The Dodgers included infielder Miguel Rojas on their NL Championship Series roster after he experienced lower back pain.
Manager Dave Roberts said Rojas was available for the series opener after working out Saturday.
Left-hander Justin Wrobleski joined the Dodgers’ roster, giving the team 13 pitchers.
Milwaukee kept the same 26-man roster it used in the NL Division Series against San Diego.
Hyeseong Kim was left off the Dodgers’ roster after appearing once against Atlanta as a defensive replacement.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Miguel Rojas and Justin Wrobleski, and the Milwaukee Brewers.
- What
- The Dodgers named Rojas and Wrobleski to their NL Championship Series roster; the Brewers retained their previous 26-man roster.
- When
- The roster news was reported before the NLCS opener on Sunday night.
- Where
- The series is being played in Milwaukee, at American Family Field.
- Why
- The Dodgers said Rojas was well enough to be available, and added Wrobleski for pitching depth and matchups against left-handed hitters.
Dodgers’ roster decisions
Brewers’ roster decision
NLCS roster choices
Dodgers’ roster decisions
The Dodgers adjusted their roster, adding Rojas and Wrobleski while leaving Kim off.
Brewers’ roster decision
The Brewers kept the same 26-man roster they used in the NL Division Series against San Diego.
- Dodgers roster
- Rojas was included after being sidelined by lower back pain.
- Rojas’ status
- He worked out Saturday; Dave Roberts said he was available for the opener.
- Pitching staff
- Wrobleski’s addition gave the Dodgers 13 pitchers, up from 12 in the NLDS.
- Wrobleski’s 2025 season
- He went 12-5 with a 3.66 ERA in 22 starts and six relief appearances.
- Brewers roster
- Milwaukee kept the same 26-man group it used against San Diego.
- Kim’s status
- Hyeseong Kim was left off after appearing in one game against Atlanta as a defensive replacement.
- Rojas’ postseason history
- He hit a tying home run in Game 7 of last year’s World Series, helping the Dodgers win their second straight championship.