What happened: Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated via MLB Trade Rumors that the organization will operate under its standard offseason blueprint following its postseason elimination.

Why it matters: The front office faces winter pitching and roster decisions after entering October with what Friedman described as the club's best and deepest staff. Keeping normal operations signals stability in the club's winter planning ahead of free agency.

What to watch: Free agency begins five days after the World Series concludes, marking the first deadline window for Los Angeles to finalize 40-man roster and contract option decisions.