Freddie Freeman keeps it 100% real on the future of the Dodgers’ dynasty

The Los Angeles Dodgers are entering October with history within reach, but Freddie Freeman isn't treating another championship as guaranteed.

After winning the World Series in each of the past two seasons, Los Angeles is chasing an unprecedented third consecutive title, with another deep postseason run firmly in its sights.

Freeman offered a candid view of the Dodgers' championship window, acknowledging that the club will try to keep it open for as long as possible while accepting that baseball can change quickly.

“This window, we are going to try and keep open as long as we possibly can,” Freeman said as per The Athletic. “But sports are sports; you never know when those windows will close.”

The veteran first baseman knows there isn't an endless supply of October runs left in his career. That reality makes the current Dodgers opportunity particularly meaningful, especially with several important players also moving further into their careers.

“I don’t have that many years left of playing, so you take a step back and realize how special it is to come to the field every day for the chance to win a championship every year,” Freeman said.

“You look around, you’ve been with certain guys for those multiple titles, and you do realize that.”

That urgency is shared by other established Dodgers stars. Mookie Betts recently pointed out how quickly a veteran core can change as players move deeper into their careers.

Having said that, the Dodgers have another postseason ahead of them. Their immediate challenge will be the National League Division Series, with the club benefiting from a five-day break before Game 1 at Dodger Stadium. That rest could prove especially useful for one of the team's biggest stars.

Ohtani gets valuable time to reset

Shohei Ohtani is expected to enter the NLDS in better physical condition after returning from the injured list for the final five games of the regular season. He dealt with lingering right biceps and left knee issues and went 5-for-21 during his return, recording one extra-base hit, eight strikeouts and one walk.

Those numbers weren't spectacular, but the Dodgers' focus has been on how Ohtani feels rather than judging him on a five-game sample.

General manager Brandon Gomes said Ohtani was feeling great physically, while manager Dave Roberts believes the extended break can help him sharpen his swing before the postseason begins.

Ohtani still finished the regular season with a .275 batting average, an .889 OPS and a team-leading 30 home runs. Those numbers came despite physical issues that affected his pitching workload and contributed to a difficult offensive stretch before his IL stint.

Roberts plans to give Ohtani additional live at-bats and work with the Trajekt pitching simulator during the break. The objective is straightforward: have the superstar as healthy and prepared as possible when October begins.

That preparation matters to the Dodgers' championship ambitions. Freeman knows the window won't remain open indefinitely, but the combination of experienced stars and elite talent gives Los Angeles another opportunity to make history.