Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas announced his intent to retire after the 2026 season during last years postseason run, but he may change his mind.Its been a wild ride, Rojas said to Dodgers Nations Doug McKain after the Dodgers clinched the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies last October. Ive given it everything that I have every single night for the four years that Ive been here. And hopefully I can finish my career here next year. Because Im going to retire after next year.The Dodgers did bring him back for another year, signing him to a one-year deal early in the offseason and offering him a player development role with the team after he retires.According to USA Todays Bob Nightengale, though, that offer may have to wait.Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas says hes thinking about changing his mind about retiring, and that its possible hell stick around for another year before he goes into a hybrid coaching/front office role, Nightengale wrote.Rojas will be 38 come Opening Day 2027, but he certainly still has the ability to remain in MLBand he knows it.When I made this decision to retire and play for one more year, its not because I felt I couldnt play, Rojas said earlier in the season.I can still play. I can prepare to go and play shortstop for 100 games.Jul 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (72) singles in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesCould Miguel Rojas Play Another Season?Rojas has more than proved his value this season, posting a .744 OPS through 79 games so far. Outside of his electric 2020 season, during which he posted an .888 OPS, that would rank as his second-highest mark in a single season, only behind his .747 OPS in 2024.Most of Rojas value, though, comes from his glove.Rojas, despite playing a largely supplementary role, ranks in the 86th percentile of MLB with four outs above average this season, and ranks above league average with a plus-2 fielding run value.Why Would Miguel Rojas Want to Retire?While Rojas has the ability to play in MLB for at least one more year, he has more than just baseball to worry about. The infielder said earlier in the year his family is a key factor in the decision.He asks me, did you watch me play? I say yes, but I want to be there for him, Rojas said of his son, Aaron. Thats what my parents did for me.I think its time. I know your time in the game is too short. But at the end of the day, I want to make sure Im there for him, too.