The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially rolled out their Minor League coaching staffs for the 2026 season, and the organization is sticking with a formula that's worked-returning six of seven managers from last year. The lone change? Fumi Ishibashi steps into the managerial role for the Arizona Complex League Dodgers, bringing with him nearly two decades of experience within the system.
Ishibashi’s journey with the Dodgers dates back to 2008. He had a brief stint as a Minor League player, appearing in just three games, but quickly transitioned into a coaching role.
He became a full-time coach in 2011 with the AZL Dodgers and served as the Dodgers' bullpen catcher from 2012 through 2013. Since then, he’s worn a lot of hats-coaching across various levels and even managing in the Dominican Summer League in 2019, where he led his team to a 35-34 record and a third-place finish.
Now, Ishibashi is back in the manager’s seat, this time guiding one of the Dodgers’ key developmental squads in Arizona.
The Dodgers’ Minor League system continues to be one of the most consistent pipelines in baseball. Last season, the affiliates combined for a .505 winning percentage (363-356), marking their 10th straight winning season. That kind of sustained success speaks volumes-not just about the talent on the field, but the infrastructure supporting it.
Two affiliates-Double-A Tulsa Drillers and Low-A Rancho Cucamonga-earned playoff berths in 2025, while Triple-A Oklahoma City continued to be a powerhouse. The Comets posted their third 84+ win season in the last four years and led the Pacific Coast League with a 45-30 road record. That’s a team that knows how to win away from home, a trait that often translates well when players make the leap to the big leagues.
And speaking of standout performances, Ryan Ward was the headline act in Oklahoma City. The slugger mashed 36 home runs, drove in 122 runs, and racked up 315 total bases-good enough to earn him Pacific Coast League MVP honors.
Ward became the 15th Dodger Minor Leaguer to win that award and joined Michael Busch as the second MVP from the Oklahoma City affiliation. That kind of production doesn’t just turn heads-it forces conversations about future roster spots in Los Angeles.
Ward wasn’t the only one putting on a show. Outfielder Josue De Paula made his mark on a national stage, taking home MVP honors at the Futures Game after launching a three-run homer to lift the National League to a 4-2 win over the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta. In a showcase built for tomorrow’s stars, De Paula looked every bit the part.
Perhaps most impressive is how the Dodgers continue to feed the Major League club with homegrown talent. Eight players from the Minor League system were part of the 26-man roster that helped L.A. secure back-to-back World Championships.
That list includes names like Clayton Kershaw, Will Smith, and rising arms like Emmet Sheehan and Justin Wrobleski. It's a testament to the depth and quality of development happening across every level of the organization.
Here’s a full look at the Dodgers’ 2026 Minor League coaching staffs:
Triple-A: Oklahoma City Comets
- Manager: Scott Hennessey
- Bench Coach: Joe Thon
- Hitting Coach/Assistant Hitting Coordinator: Dylan Nasiatka
- Outfield/Assistant Hitting Coach: David Dahl
- Pitching Coaches: David Anderson, Ryan Dennick
- Coach/Bullpen Catcher: KJ Hallgren
- Development Associate: Tyler Hollow
- Performance Coaches: Paul Fournier, Ethan Quarles
- Athletic Trainers: Griffin Boyte, Josh DiLoreto
Double-A: Tulsa Drillers
- Manager: Eric Wedge
- Bench Coach: Johan Garcia
- Hitting Coach: Blake Gailen
- Outfield/Baserunning Coach: Braelin Hence
- Pitching Coaches: Durin O’Linger, Ramon Troncoso
- Coach/Bullpen Catcher: Juan Zabala
- Development Associate: Tyler DeJong
- Performance Coach: Jake Taylor
- Athletic Trainers: Ikuo Kato, Dylan Correa
High-A: Great Lakes Loons
- Manager: Jair Fernandez
- Bench Coach: Marco Hernandez
- Hitting Coach: Kevin LaChance
- Outfield/Baserunning Coach: Michael Hermosillo
- Pitching Coaches: Brandon Bailey, Richard De Los Santos
- Coach/Bullpen Catcher: José Capellan
- Development Associate: Kupono Decker
- Performance Coach: Walter Lindo
- Athletic Trainers: Akinori Maeda, Alfredo Casillas
Single-A: Ontario Tower Buzzers
- Manager: John Shoemaker
- Bench Coach: Dunior Zerpa
- Hitting Coach: Johermyn Chavez
- Outfield/Baserunning Coach: Jeremy Gaines
- Pitching Coaches: Sean Coyne, Luis Vasquez
- Coach/Bullpen Catcher: Ezra Lacina
- Development Associate: Michael Charters
- Performance Coach: José Gutierrez
- Athletic Trainers: Zoe Tammen, Nate Gilmore
Arizona Complex League Dodgers
- Manager: Fumi Ishibashi
- Bench Coach: Cordell Hipolito
- Hitting Coaches: Zach Reks, Juan Diaz
- Infield Coach: Audy Ciriaco
- Outfield/Baserunning Coach: Danny Dorn
- Pitching Coaches: Andres Urbina, Eduardo Dominguez
- Coaches/Bullpen Catchers: Umar Male, Anthony Mulrine
- Development Associates: Max DeLorme, Ben Kim
- Performance Coordinator: Goldy Simmons
- Performance Coach: Gage Crosgrove
- Athletic Trainer: Quinn McDonald
Dominican Summer League Dodgers
- Managers: Sergio Mendez, Leury Bonilla
- Bench Coach: Wladimir Chalo
- Hitting Coaches: Andre Ruche, Victor Sosa, Alex De Jesus
- Assistant Hitting Coach: Roger Caraballo
- Advisor, CLP: Antonio Bautista
- Pitching Coaches: Roberto Giron, Hector Rodriguez, Raidel Chacon, José Rodulfo, Jesus Canizales
- Defensive Coaches: Ryan Whithorn, Yerdel Vargas
- Development Associates: José Ledesma, Xavier Gutierrez
- Performance Coaches: Rafael Sepulveda, George Drulland, Rafael Figuera
- Assistant Performance Coach: Andy Espinoza
- Latin America Medical Coordinator: Jorge Gonzalez
- Physiotherapists: Oscar Moreno, Walter LaChapel
- Athletic Trainer: Nick Taylor
The Dodgers’ commitment to continuity and development is clear. With a strong foundation in place and a coaching staff loaded with experience and familiarity, the organization is well-positioned to keep the talent pipeline flowing. If history is any indicator, we’ll be seeing more of these names making noise at Dodger Stadium before long.