As announced by the Marlins on Thursday, here are their minor league managerial selections for the 2022 season:
- Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp—Daren Brown (position held by Al Pedrique in 2021)
- Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos—Kevin “Smoke” Randel (returning from 2021)
- Low-A Jupiter Hammerheads—Ángel Espada (replacing Jorge Hernández)
- Rookie FCL Marlins—Luis Dorante Sr. (returning from 2021)
- Rookie DSL Marlins—Nelson Prada (replacing Rigoberto Silverio)
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These are promotions for Jorge Hernández (from Low-A to High-A) and for Nelson Prada (from hitting coach to manager)
— Fish Stripes Prospects Coverage (@FishProspects) January 13, 2022
Earlier this offseason, Pedrique was bumped up to the major league staff to serve as third base coach and infield instructor.