Miami Marlins announce 2026 minor league managers
MIAMI — The Miami Marlins on Friday have named the managers for their full-season minor league affiliates for the 2026 season.
David Carpenter will return as manager of the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp after leading the team to the International League title in 2025, the first Triple-A championship for a Marlins affiliate.
Carpenter, a former Major League pitcher, joined the Marlins organization in 2025 after managing in the MLB Draft League and serving as a college pitching coach.
Nelson Prada will begin his second season managing the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos.
Prada has also managed Single-A Jupiter and the Dominican Summer League, and previously spent 25 years in the Phillies and Twins organizations. He has served as manager of Spain’s national team for the past five years.
Angel Espada will lead High-A Beloit Sky Carp for a second season. A longtime member of the Marlins’ player development system, Espada was named the organization’s Staff Member of the Year in 2025 after guiding Beloit to its first postseason berth since 2018.
Kyle Stahlberg joins the Marlins as manager of the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads. Stahlberg spent the past three seasons coaching at Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio, leading the team to back-to-back conference championships and a 41-game winning streak in 2025.
The Marlins also announced the full coaching staffs for each affiliate, including pitching and hitting coaches, assistants, trainers, and support staff.
Read the full list below.
Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | David Carpenter |
| Pitching Coach | Jerad Eickhoff |
| Hitting Coach | Tom DeAngelis |
| Assistant Coach | Jose Ceballos |
| Assistant Coach | Luke Terwilliger |
| Athletic Trainer | Tyler Lough |
| Athletic Trainer | Sandy Krum |
| S&C Coach | Jordan Reyes |
| Video Coach | Ryan Gaynor |
| PD Fellow | Jackson Shelton |
| Clubhouse Concierge | Paul Whatley |
Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Nelson Prada |
| Pitching Coach | Toby Nagel |
| Hitting Coach | Brian Sharp |
| Assistant Coach | Mason Sherill |
| Athletic Trainer | Adam Sparks |
| S&C Coach | Brandon Remalia |
| Video Coach | Tyler Johnson |
| PD Fellow | Olivia Pelishek |
| Clubhouse Concierge | Jackson Hall |
High-A Beloit Sky Carp
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Angel Espada |
| Pitching Coach | Jason Erickson |
| Hitting Coach | Michael Ryan |
| Assistant Coach | Bobby Dorta |
| Assistant Coach | Josh Glenn |
| Athletic Trainer | Hiroki Yoshimoto |
| S&C Coach | Keely Fishbach |
| Video Coach | Tommy Merlo |
| PD Fellow | Matthew Wilson |
| Clubhouse Concierge | Ryan Hopkins |
Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Manager | Kyle Stahlberg |
| Pitching Coach | Tommy Phelps |
| Hitting Coach | Easton Waterman |
| Assistant Coach | Wilfri Castro |
| Assistant Coach | Gabe Ortiz |
| Athletic Trainer | Bastian Munoz |
| S&C Coach | Nick Falbo |
| Video Coach | Brent Cosculluela |
| PD Fellow | Kevin Murray |
| Clubhouse Concierge | Carina Leiroz |
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