Could a legendary Dodgers shortstop soon be calling the shots from the dugout? Manager Dave Roberts certainly thinks so, offering high praise for veteran Miguel Rojas and predicting a future MLB managerial career for the 37-year-old.

Rojas, who is set to retire at the end of this season and transition into a player development instructor role with Los Angeles, has clearly made a profound impression on his skipper. Roberts believes Rojas possesses the complete package needed to lead a team, citing his deep knowledge of the game, proven track record, and unwavering passion.

"For Miggy, obviously, the track record of a player, the knowledge of the game, the love of the game, and then now you put the cherry on top with a huge moment in the World Series, I think it rounds out his resume," Roberts said.

That "cherry on top" was a historic, game-tying home run in Game 7 of last year's World Series—a clutch performance Roberts believes will be a significant asset. He draws a parallel to his own career, where a pivotal stolen base for the Boston Red Sox in the 2004 ALCS helped define his legacy and, in his view, his credibility as a manager.

"I think he’ll manage in the big leagues," Roberts stated confidently. "Interestingly enough, I think that moment that he had will actually help... the day-to-day role as a manager. You performed in a big moment and you can relate to coming off the bench and being there and being a champion. I think the players respect that."

Rojas's journey to this point has been a testament to perseverance. After beginning in the Cincinnati Reds system, he signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers and made his MLB debut in 2014. He was later part of a blockbuster trade to the Miami Marlins, where he spent eight seasons establishing himself as a defensive stalwart, before returning to Los Angeles prior to the 2023 campaign.

Now, with a World Series ring and the ultimate endorsement from his manager, Miguel Rojas's next chapter in baseball appears to be on a path toward leadership. For fans who appreciate the grit and baseball IQ he brought to the field, watching his potential evolution into a manager will be an exciting storyline to follow.