While baseball's biggest star, Shohei Ohtani, works through an uncharacteristic slump alongside fellow veteran Kyle Tucker, the Los Angeles Dodgers are discovering that their future might be brighter than anyone expected. Three young players have stepped into the spotlight, proving that the team's depth runs deeper than its superstar payroll.

Center fielder Andy Pages, just 25 years old, put on a show Wednesday night, launching three home runs to lead the Dodgers to a dominant 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros. It was the first three-homer game of his MLB career, and it's clear this wasn't a fluke. Pages now leads the team with a .336 batting average and ranks second on the squad with eight home runs this season.

He's not the only young gun making noise. Backup catcher Dalton Rushing, also 25, went 2-for-5 in the same win and is third on the team with seven homers, boasting an eye-popping .724 slugging percentage. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Hyeseong Kim, affectionately known as "The Comet" for his blazing speed, matched Rushing's 2-for-5 effort. Kim is batting .314 and is tied for second on the team with five stolen bases.

This youth movement couldn't have come at a better time. With Ohtani, 31, and Tucker, 29, searching for their usual form, the Dodgers' young core has provided a steadying force. It's especially crucial given that seven of the team's regular starters in a healthy lineup average 32.5 years old.

Thanks to Pages, Rushing, and Kim, the Dodgers remain firmly atop the NL West. For fans keeping an eye on the next generation of stars, these three are making a strong case that the Dodgers' dynasty is in good hands—even when the $700 million man needs a moment to find his stride.