Miguel Rojas joined the Marlins in late 2014 through the same seven-player blockbuster that brought Dee Strange-Gordon to Miami. Initially viewed as a defensive specialist from the Dodgers' system, he arrived in Florida with a reputation for elite glovework and a modest bat.
Between 2015 and 2017, Rojas served as a versatile insurance policy, playing various infield positions and mainly functioning as a defensive substitute at shortstop. His value was evident in 2017 when he hit .290 despite dealing with a thumb injury, demonstrating his capacity for a larger offensive role. In 2018, he became the regular shortstop, playing a career-high 153 games and setting personal records for hits and home runs. During the shortened 2020 season, he achieved a career-best .304 batting average and helped lead the young Marlins team to an unexpected postseason appearance. Known as the team's unofficial “Captain," he brought stability to the organization and eventually secured a multi-year extension, reaffirming his position as the franchise's rebuilding face.
In January 2023, he was traded back to his original club, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in exchange for Jacob Amaya. As a Marlin, Rojas compiled 707 hits, a .268 batting average, and 269 RBIs.
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