The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a mission to make a triumphant return to the World Series, aiming for back-to-back titles. It’s all business for the reigning champions, as they focus on maintaining peak performance without getting caught up in sentimentality. With a roster brimming with talent, there’s little room for missteps, especially for players on the fringes.

Take Chris Taylor, for instance. This utility man has been a staple in L.A. for the bulk of his career, but the winds of change could soon be blowing his way.

Taylor is on the verge of hitting 10 years of service time by July, a milestone that could coincide with a decision to designate him for assignment in August. The financial aspect certainly plays a role here too.

Taylor’s hefty price tag has kept him around, but his four-year, $60 million contract is nearing its end. With a club option for 2026 likely to be declined, Taylor’s days in Dodger blue might be numbered.

What’s next for the Dodgers? If they do part ways with Taylor this summer, it could pave the way for one of their promising prospects to get their shot.

Names like Alex Freeland and Dalton Rushing are at the forefront, waiting in the wings for that big-league opportunity. And Rushing’s got his eyes on the prize: “I know that I’ll get to play with these guys at some point throughout this year,” he said earlier in the spring.

“My only goal is … [to] win the last game. It’s an easy goal to go by in this clubhouse.

That’s the standard year in, year out. That’s what I love most about this organization.

You shoot for the highest star.”

With the Dodgers’ relentless drive for excellence, it’s clear they won’t settle for anything less than the ultimate victory. Keep an eye on how this storyline unfolds as the season progresses.