The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their coaching staff for the upcoming season, featuring a blend of continuity and new roles for key personnel.
Manager Dave Roberts will return for his 10th season at the helm, leading a staff that includes familiar faces and some notable changes.
Chris Woodward replaces Clayton McCullough as first base coach and infield coach, with McCullough departing to manage the Miami Marlins.
Dino Ebel, previously the third base coach, will transition to an expanded role, now coaching the outfielders.
These changes were initially reported by MLBTR in November.
Los Angeles Dodgers Promate Brandon McDaniel To New Coaching Role
Furthermore, the Dodgers announced the addition of Brandon McDaniel to the coaching staff as the Major League development integration coach, reflecting the team’s continued emphasis on player development and integration.
McDaniel, a familiar figure within the Dodgers organization, has been elevated to Major League Development Integration Coach. This marks a significant step for McDaniel, who has dedicated 13 years to the club at the big league level.
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McDaniel boasts a wealth of experience within the Los Angeles Dodgers’ system, having served in various roles, with a notable focus on strength and conditioning. In recent years, he has held the position of Vice President of Player Performance, overseeing the physical development and well-being of the Dodgers’ roster.
The rest of the staff will be filled out by Danny Lehmann, Bob Geren, Mark Prior, Robert Van Scoyoc, Aaron Bates, Connor McGuiness and Josh Bard, with all of them returning to their previous roles.