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Marlins Name Gabe Kapler General Manager in Front-Office Reorganization

The internal promotions reflect Miami's development-focused approach highlighted by a banner year for its minor league affiliates.

Miami Marlins assistant general manager Gabe Kapler sits in the dugout before the team’s game against the Athletics, May 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
Sep 3, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler walks to the mound during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
FILE: Miami Marlins assistant general manager Gabe Kapler looks on from the field before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on May 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
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Overview

  • Kapler becomes the sixth general manager in franchise history after serving as assistant GM since January 2024 with a focus on player, coaching and staff development, following prior stints managing the Phillies and Giants and earning the 2021 NL Manager of the Year award.
  • Frankie Piliere was promoted to vice president of amateur forecasting and player evaluation initiatives, building on his leadership of the Draft that has yielded nine of Miami's Top 30 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline.
  • Vinesh Kanthan advanced to senior director of baseball operations, drawing on experience with the Rangers in roster management, contracts and sports-science work before joining Miami in 2024.
  • The club cited organizational momentum, noting four minor league affiliates reached the 2025 postseason, with Jacksonville capturing the Triple-A National Championship.
  • President of baseball operations Peter Bendix said the moves recognize leaders who embody the organization's values of innovation, forward thinking and collaboration.