The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a significant change in their front office, with longtime executive Bob Wolfe set to step away from his current position after the conclusion of the 2026 season.

The organization announced Friday that Wolfe will retire at the end of the calendar year, bringing his 14-year tenure with the Dodgers to a close.

Although he will leave his position as executive vice president and chief operating officer, Wolfe is expected to maintain a connection with the franchise through an advisory role.

His departure marks the end of a 47-year career in professional sports administration, during which he worked across multiple organizations and helped oversee some of the most successful periods in their histories.

Wolfe's arrival in Los Angeles coincided with the beginning of the Guggenheim Baseball Management era. He joined the Dodgers in 2012 alongside president and CEO Stan Kasten following the ownership group's acquisition of the franchise.

The two executives had already established a professional relationship through previous stops in Major League Baseball and the NBA. Their shared experience included working with the Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, and Atlanta Hawks before eventually bringing their partnership to Los Angeles.

That familiarity provided continuity within the Dodgers' leadership as the organization entered a new period under its ownership group.

The results across Wolfe's professional career have been extensive. According to the Dodgers, the teams he worked for combined to capture 26 division championships, nine league pennants, and four World Series titles.

While Wolfe was not directly responsible for evaluating players or constructing the major-league roster, his position placed him in charge of several important areas that supported the organization's overall operation.

As COO, he managed the Dodgers' daily administrative and operational responsibilities while also contributing to longer-term business planning. His role required coordination across different departments, helping maintain the infrastructure necessary to operate a major-league franchise.

Wolfe also served as an important connection between the Dodgers and MLB, representing the organization in league-related matters. Beyond his responsibilities with the team, he held a position on the board of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, which oversees the franchise's community outreach and charitable initiatives.

Wolfe's retirement represents the departure of a longtime colleague for Kasten, who has worked alongside him through multiple organizations over several decades.

Kasten acknowledged Wolfe's importance to the Dodgers' leadership structure while expressing confidence that the organization would manage the transition without disrupting its daily operations.

Keeping Wolfe involved as an advisor should also provide the franchise with access to his institutional knowledge after his retirement from the executive position.

For the Dodgers, the announcement signals the conclusion of an important chapter in the organization's front office history. Wolfe's 14 seasons in Los Angeles covered a period of sustained success, and his contributions included much more than the championships celebrated by the franchise.