Rojas to Play in Miami Tournament to Aid Venezuela
Retired infielder Miguel Rojas will take part in the Choque de Gigantes baseball tournament at loanDepot park, with proceeds supporting Venezuela earthquake relief.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
Miguel Rojas, who retired from Major League Baseball after a 13-year career, is set to play in the Choque de Gigantes tournament at loanDepot park in Miami on November 14-15. A portion of ticket revenue and souvenir cup sales will support relief efforts in Venezuela.
Why it matters
The tournament pairs a former MLB infielder with Venezuelan professional baseball and channels its proceeds toward ongoing earthquake recovery in Venezuela. It gives Miami fans a local event tied to the Venezuelan baseball community.
Rojas spent eight seasons with the Miami Marlins and finished his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers across a 13-year MLB career. The tournament's relief proceeds and the total ticket revenue share have not been quantified in the announcement.
The players
Miguel Rojas
Former Major League Baseball infielder who played 13 seasons, including eight with the Miami Marlins, and hit a game-tying home run in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
Global Empowerment Mission
Humanitarian organization receiving a share of the 50/50 raffle proceeds from the tournament.
The details
Choque de Gigantes will feature the Navegantes del Magallanes and Tiburones de La Guaira of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League facing each other each day. A portion of ticket revenue and commemorative cup sales will support relief efforts, and a share of 50/50 raffle proceeds will benefit Global Empowerment Mission.
Timeline
November 14-15, 2026: Choque de Gigantes games at loanDepot park in Miami.
Rojas was denied a chance to represent Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Season Trajectory
Rojas was denied a chance to represent Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, where a stipulation denies insurance coverage to players 37 or older. The Choque de Gigantes tournament offers him a competitive appearance outside that framework as he shifts into retirement.
Fans attending Choque de Gigantes at loanDepot park can see a former Marlins infielder play while buying tickets that help Venezuela earthquake relief. The 50/50 raffle at each game also directs a share of its proceeds to Global Empowerment Mission.
The takeaway
Attending Choque de Gigantes is a way to watch a former major leaguer compete while supporting earthquake recovery in Venezuela. Tickets, souvenir cups and raffle entries each carry part of the tournament's relief funding.
What happens next
The Choque de Gigantes games are scheduled for November 14-15 at loanDepot park, and Rojas is expected to transition into a player development role with the Dodgers afterward.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dodger Blue.
