General manager Jerry Dipoto and director of player development Andy McKay announced the minor league player development staff and coaching staffs for each individual affiliate.
From a managerial standpoint, there was only minor changes. Pat Listach returns to Class AAA Tacoma for a third straight year, while Daren Brown will manage at the Class AA level in Arkansas. Mitch Canham was promoted from Class A Clinton to Class A Modesto. Pat Shine comes to the organization to manage in Clinton. Jose Moreno, who was the Latin America field coordinator for the last five years, will manage in Everett.