# LIDOM coaching staff announcements

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> Updated: 2026-08-30T21:44:33.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) teams have begun announcing their coaching staff compositions for the 2026-2027 season.

On August 23, the Águilas Cibaeñas revealed a staff led by manager Luis ‘Pipe’ Urueta. The roster includes Melky Cabrera as assistant manager and outfield instructor, Yunesky Maya as pitching coach, and Joel Noboa as bench coach. Other technical roles include Ricardo Nanita as hitting coach and TJ Peña for infield instruction, while Yovanny Cuevas will manage the Parallel League.

Following this, the Tigres del Licey announced their staff supporting manager Gilbert Gómez. The organization retains Gerardo Casadiego as pitching coach and César Cabral as pitching coach assistant. Wellington Cepeda returns as bench coach, while new appointments include Josué Pérez as batting coach and Alexis Candelario as bullpen coach. Further details on the Licey staff include Carlos Lugo handling game planning, Fidel Peña as quality control coach, Luis Rivera for infield and third base, and Manny Martínez overseeing first base and outfielders.

## Claims

- Tigres del Licey selected Hayden Álvarez as their first pick in the 2026 LIDOM Rookie Draft. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Hayden Álvarez was signed by the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent in 2024 for US$685,000. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Álvarez recorded a .289 batting average and 53 stolen bases across Class A and Class A+ levels during the 2026 season. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Tigres del Licey have announced their coaching staff for the 2026-27 season under manager Gilbert Gómez. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Wellington Cepeda will serve as the bench coach. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Carlos Lugo is in charge of game planning. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Gerardo Casadiego will return as pitching coach. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Alexis Candelario joins the staff as bullpen coach. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Josué Pérez has been named the new batting coach. (single source)
- Águilas Cibaeñas selected outfielder Luis de la Cruz as their first pick in the 2026 LIDOM Rookie Draft. (single source)
- Luis de la Cruz was signed by the Cleveland Guardians as an international free agent in January 2024 for US$430,000. (single source)
- Abdias De La Cruz is a prospect within the Arizona Diamondbacks system. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Tigres del Licey announces 2026-27 coaching staff

The Tigres del Licey have unveiled their coaching staff for the 2026-27 LIDOM season under manager Gilbert Gómez, featuring several new appointments and returning members.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tigres-del-licey-announces-2026-27-coaching-staff

### 2026-08-23: Águilas Cibaeñas announce coaching staff for 2026-2027 LIDOM season

Águilas Cibaeñas announced their 2026-2027 LIDOM coaching staff under Luis Urueta, while Salcedo FC and Cibao FC secured opening wins in the Dominican Football League.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-dominicana-de-ftbol-season-begins-with-cibao-fc-victory

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