The Dodgers have built a front office that other teams keep circling, and two names stand out as possible targets if the right opening comes along: general manager Brandon Gomes and vice president of player development Will Rhymes.
Robert Murray of FanSided recently highlighted 16 fast-rising executives around the sport, and both Dodgers officials landed on that list as possible poach candidates. With vacancies already open around baseball, and more expected to surface, it’s easy to see why clubs would look toward Los Angeles for help.
Gomes is the bigger name of the two. Murray noted that “While other teams would surely love to hire Gomes away from the , would he actually want to leave?
Gomes, the Dodgers’ general manager, and Andrew Friedman have built the best roster in baseball history and are attempting to three-peat as World Series champions," Murray wrote. "He was considered for the New York Mets’ job before being promoted to general manager in 2021.
Still, with his success and track record, it would hardly be a surprise to see big market teams attempt to pry him out of Los Angeles. But such a scenario feels quite unlikely."
Gomes has long been Friedman’s trusted lieutenant, and some around the game believe he could one day be the successor. He also serves as one of the organization’s more visible voices, often handling interviews at press conferences and other media sessions.
His background helps explain the appeal. Gomes was once a pitcher with the Tampa Bay Rays before moving into the executive side, giving him a perspective that blends the player experience with the demands of roster building.
Rhymes has also become an attractive name for clubs looking to strengthen their development pipeline. Murray described him this way: “Rhymes, a former MLB infielder, is now the vice president of player development with the Los Angeles Dodgers and oversees the teams’ minor league system. He’s emerged a prominent member in the Dodgers’ front office and specializes in player development," he added.
That role matters because the Dodgers are regularly viewed as having one of the best farm systems in baseball. For a smaller-market team trying to build through development, or a larger-market club looking to modernize how it finds talent, Rhymes would make sense as a fit.
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