Mark Walter has no intention of allowing the Dodgers’ championship window to close quietly.
In an October 28 interview with Jack Harris of the California Post, Walter rejected speculation that he could sell the franchise and expressed an even larger ambition for its future.
“We’re going to be winning for 10 years or more,” Walter said.
Walter acknowledged that the Dodgers will not win the World Series every season. His goal is to keep the organization in position to compete for championships throughout the next decade—and potentially beyond it.
That is a more interesting challenge than simply retaining ownership.
Walter and his partners have already demonstrated their willingness to spend. The next test is whether the Dodgers can transition from their current veteran core to a new generation without experiencing the kind of prolonged decline that eventually reaches most successful teams.
Money can keep the Dodgers competitive.
Developing their next group of foundational players is what could keep the dynasty alive.
Walter’s Ownership Has Already Changed The Dodgers
Walter became the Dodgers’ controlling owner when Guggenheim Baseball Management completed its purchase of the franchise in 2012.
The Dodgers were emerging from bankruptcy and the deeply unpopular end of Frank McCourt’s ownership. Walter’s group immediately restored financial stability and began investing in the Major League roster, player development, international scouting and Dodger Stadium.
The results have been historic.
Los Angeles has reached the postseason in 14 consecutive seasons, won 13 of the past 14 National League West titles and captured World Series championships in 2020, 2024 and 2025.
The Dodgers also reached the World Series in 2017 and 2018.
That sustained success has created a standard in which anything short of a championship is viewed as a disappointment.
Walter said the organization’s commitment to winning will remain consistent, even after its three-peat attempt ended with an NLCS sweep by Milwaukee.
His comments should not be interpreted as a promise that the Dodgers will simply outspend every other club this offseason.
The more important question is what the roster will look like five years from now.
The Current Core Cannot Carry The Entire Next Decade
The Dodgers remain built around some of the most accomplished players in baseball.
That group delivered multiple championships and is still capable of winning another one. But much of the position-player core is already in its 30s, and several long-term contracts extend deep into the next decade.
The Dodgers do not need to discard those players.
They need to gradually reduce how completely the roster depends on them.
Andrew Friedman has repeatedly discussed avoiding the sudden collapse that can follow a veteran team’s championship window. His solution is not a complete rebuild. It is integrating young players while the established core is still capable of competing.
The Dodgers entered the second half of 2026 with MLB Pipeline’s top-ranked farm system. Six of their prospects are currently ranked among the top 100 players in the Minor Leagues.
Having elite prospects is only the beginning.
The next phase requires creating actual Major League opportunities for them.
Andy Pages Is Already Part Of The Bridge
Andy Pages should no longer be viewed as a prospect waiting for his opportunity.
At 25, he is already one of the first young position players to establish himself within the veteran-heavy lineup.
Pages hit .274/.343/.468 with 23 home runs, 85 RBIs and 13 stolen bases across 134 games in 2026. That represented significant growth from his .248/.305/.407 rookie season in 2024.
He also became the Dodgers’ everyday center fielder and provided the type of athleticism the rest of the roster frequently lacked.
Pages still has areas to improve. His plate decisions can become inconsistent, and his defense did not always match his physical ability. A broken left hand also cost him nearly a month late in the season.
What to watch in 2027 is whether Pages can turn a strong season into a reliable standard.
The next Dodgers dynasty cannot be made entirely from prospects who have not arrived yet. It also needs young Major League players such as Pages to become established parts of the core.
Josue De Paula Represents The First Major Test
No player better represents the Dodgers’ transition challenge than Josue De Paula.
De Paula dominated Double-A Tulsa, hitting .303/.401/.547 with 27 home runs, 37 doubles, 104 RBIs, 106 runs and 31 stolen bases. He was named Texas League MVP and the Dodgers’ Branch Rickey Minor League Player of the Year.
He then skipped Triple-A and showed that his approach could work against Major League pitching.
De Paula hit .323/.500/.581 across his first 42 plate appearances, collecting five extra-base hits while drawing 11 walks against only five strikeouts.
His bat appeared ready.
His defense prevented the Dodgers from trusting him with a larger postseason role.
Brandon Gomes identified De Paula’s outfield work as one of the organization’s primary developmental priorities. The Dodgers want him to become a complete player instead of someone whose opportunities depend on the designated-hitter position being vacant.
What to watch is whether Los Angeles creates regular at-bats for him in 2027.
De Paula cannot develop into the next foundational Dodgers hitter while playing once or twice per week. At some point, the organization must decide whether his growth is more valuable than protecting every veteran’s established role.
Mike Sirota Could Become The Most Complete Option
Mike Sirota does not possess De Paula’s offensive ceiling, but his overall game may make his path to the Majors easier.
The Dodgers acquired Sirota from Cincinnati in the January 2025 trade that sent Gavin Lux to the Reds.
After a knee injury disrupted his 2025 season, Sirota broke out across three Minor League levels in 2026. He hit .307/.461/.526 with 17 home runs, 28 doubles and 13 stolen bases over 108 games before reaching Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Sirota combines strike-zone awareness with enough power, speed and defensive ability to contribute in several ways.
That matters on a roster already containing multiple hitters whose greatest value comes from their offense.
What to watch is how quickly Sirota adjusts to Triple-A pitching and whether he can remain in center field. If he proves capable at the position, he could provide the Dodgers with another young, athletic outfielder during the 2027 season.
James Tibbs III Has Little Left To Prove In Triple-A
James Tibbs III is not receiving the same national attention as some of the Dodgers’ highest-ranked prospects, but his production demands consideration.
Tibbs hit .287/.409/.532 with 30 home runs, 107 RBIs and 109 runs scored for Oklahoma City. He also drew 108 walks, becoming the first Pacific Coast League player since 1982 to reach 100 runs, 100 RBIs and 100 walks in the same season.
His power and patience could immediately help a Dodgers lineup that became too inconsistent during the second half.
The questions involve his contact rate and defensive home.
Tibbs can punish mistakes, but Major League pitchers will challenge the holes in his swing more aggressively. The Dodgers must also determine whether he can provide enough defensive value in a corner-outfield position.
What to watch is whether Tibbs receives a genuine opportunity during spring training.
A player who produces that extensively at Triple-A should not remain buried simply because the Major League roster contains more recognizable names.
Eduardo Quintero Could Become The Most Dynamic Player In The Group
Eduardo Quintero may be farther from Los Angeles, but his combination of athleticism and on-base ability gives him one of the highest ceilings in the organization.
Quintero hit .309/.445/.495 with 12 home runs, 28 doubles and 44 stolen bases for High-A Great Lakes in 2026. He scored 107 runs and consistently created pressure with his speed.
Unlike some of the Dodgers’ other top outfield prospects, Quintero projects as a legitimate center fielder.
That distinction could make him especially valuable.
The Dodgers have accumulated several young hitters capable of producing in a corner. Quintero offers a chance to develop a premium defender who can also reach base and affect games with his legs.
What to watch is how his offensive approach handles more advanced pitching. He struck out 102 times in 111 High-A games, so improving his contact without sacrificing patience will be important.
Quintero is unlikely to become an everyday Dodger in 2027, but he could be an important part of Walter’s longer 10-year vision.
Emil Morales Gives The Dodgers A Potential Infield Successor
Most of the Dodgers’ highest-ranked position-player prospects are outfielders.
Emil Morales gives the organization a different possibility.
The 20-year-old infielder hit .295/.382/.546 with 26 home runs and 34 doubles across two levels in 2026. His power development pushed him into MLB Pipeline’s top 25 overall prospects.
Morales has primarily been developed as a shortstop, although evaluators remain divided over whether his size will eventually require a move to third base.
Either position could become important for the Dodgers as the current veteran infield ages.
What to watch is Morales’ defensive development and strikeout rate. He struck out 140 times in 547 plate appearances, showing that his approach must continue maturing as he faces upper-level pitching.
He is not an immediate solution, but he may have the best chance to become the next homegrown impact infielder.
Charles Davalan Offers Contact And Versatility
Charles Davalan was named the 2026 Midwest League MVP after hitting .292/.402/.535 with 24 home runs, 29 doubles and 17 stolen bases.
His season stood out because he combined power with one of the better contact rates among the Dodgers’ top prospects.
Davalan has primarily played the outfield, but the Dodgers began giving him work at second base during the Arizona Fall League. That should not be viewed as a permanent position change.
It is an attempt to expand the number of ways he could eventually help the Major League roster.
What to watch is whether Davalan can handle second base and maintain his offensive production against Double-A pitching.
A left-handed hitter capable of playing multiple positions could become especially useful during the transition away from the current core.
Roki Sasaki Could Anchor The Next Pitching Core
The next version of the Dodgers also needs young pitching.
Roki Sasaki remains one of its most important possibilities.
Sasaki arrived from Japan after posting a 2.10 ERA in Nippon Professional Baseball. His first two Major League seasons have been uneven, but he showed meaningful progress during the second half of 2026.
He recorded a 2.31 ERA over six starts following the All-Star break before a blister interrupted the run. He finished the season 5-5 with a 4.49 ERA across 122⅓ innings.
Sasaki’s harder splitter became a legitimate weapon, and his fastball velocity returned late in the year. His next challenge is improving the fastball’s results, sharpening his slider and maintaining consistent command across a full season.
What to watch is whether he can convert his best six-start stretch into 25 or more dependable starts.
If Sasaki reaches his ceiling, the Dodgers will have a young frontline pitcher capable of leading the rotation well beyond the remaining years of the current veteran group.
The Dodgers Must Create Opportunities, Not Just Collect Talent
The Dodgers have succeeded partly because they rarely force prospects into Major League roles before they are ready.
That patience has value.
It can also become an excuse to keep young players blocked indefinitely.
De Paula, Sirota and Tibbs are all outfielders approaching or already capable of helping the Major League roster. Quintero and Davalan are not far behind them. Morales provides a potential infield answer, while Pages has already established himself.
There will not be enough playing time for everyone.
The Dodgers will eventually have to make difficult decisions involving veteran contracts, trades, defensive positions and prospects who may carry more value as part of a blockbuster package.
But if every top prospect is viewed primarily as trade currency, the organization will eventually run out of affordable young players capable of balancing its expensive core.
Sustained dominance requires both.
What The Next Dodgers Dynasty Should Look Like
The Dodgers do not need a dramatic rebuild.
Their ideal transition would happen in stages:
Pages continues establishing himself as an everyday player.
De Paula receives enough playing time to determine whether his bat can anchor the next lineup.
Sirota and Tibbs earn opportunities based on performance rather than roster reputation.
Quintero, Morales and Davalan continue developing without being rushed.
Sasaki becomes a dependable full-season starter.
Veterans gradually move into smaller or more specialized roles as younger players prove they are ready.
That process will include mistakes.
Young players will strike out in important situations, misplay balls and experience slumps. If the Dodgers want another decade of winning, they must be willing to absorb some of those growing pains while the current core still provides protection.
Walter has already shown that he will fund a championship operation.
The next phase will show whether the Dodgers can develop another championship core.
Another decade of dominance cannot be created by asking the same group of veterans to remain elite forever. It will depend on how successfully the Dodgers turn their highly ranked farm system into actual Major League players.
Which young Dodger should receive the biggest opportunity in 2027?