Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas recounted his anxiety over a text from president Andrew Friedman, fearing he was being traded. The message was about giving up his jersey number 11 for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. Rojas humorously expressed his relief when he learned the request was not a trade but rather a team-building move. He subsequently changed his number to 72, reflecting on his early career and expressing excitement about Sasaki joining the Dodgers.
"When I received that message, I almost pooped my pants. I thought I was getting let go or I was getting traded."
"Andrew finally called me and said that he wanted to give me a call to explain the situation of having the opportunity to sign Roki Sasaki but...he wanted to have No. 11."
"As long as we are getting better and as long as this guy feels like I'm doing something for him to sign...I'm excited to see what he's going to bring."
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