Dynasty Dodgers trying to keep last ride together going: ‘We have a lot left in the tank.’
The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves at a crossroads as their historic dynasty faces an existential test in the 2026 postseason. Down 3-0 in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers—led by stars like Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Mookie Betts, and Shohei Ohtani—are confronting the possibility that this could be their final run together.
Freeman and Muncy, both nearing the final guaranteed years of their contracts in 2027, have already achieved unprecedented success as a core unit, but the looming offseason could bring significant changes. Veterans like Miguel Rojas may retire, while free agents such as Kiké Hernández could depart, and the team’s roster of aging stars will only grow older.
With key relievers like Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips, and Blake Treinen also set to hit free agency, the Dodgers may explore trades—such as pursuing outfielder Teoscar Hernández—to reinforce their lineup amid potential spending rule adjustments in the new collective-bargaining agreement.
