Dodgers' Rojas Returns to Lineup After Father's Death

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas returned to the lineup on Wednesday, just one day after learning of his father's sudden death, as the team wrapped up a series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Rojas, 37, was a late scratch from Tuesday's game after receiving word about 40 minutes before the first pitch that his father, Miguel "Micky" Rojas, had suffered a heart attack in Venezuela and was being rushed to the hospital. The elder Rojas had sent his son a photo earlier that day, expressing excitement about watching the game from bed. Rojas soon learned his father had passed away en route to medical care. In an Instagram post written in Spanish, Rojas shared his grief, stating, "With immense sorrow on behalf of the entire Rojas family, I must share... that he passed away suddenly yesterday afternoon, April 7th." He included family photos and added, "What hurts the most is that I couldn't say goodbye."

Travel complications prevented Rojas from attending the funeral in Venezuela on Wednesday. He explained that arrangements there occur quickly due to limited facilities, and flying from Toronto would require routing through the United States on an extremely...