Dodgers Hire Caroline Perry as COO
The Los Angeles Dodgers added the former San Diego Padres chief operating officer as Executive Vice President.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers hired Caroline Perry as chief operating officer and executive vice president. Perry departed the San Diego Padres after 16 years with the club.
Why it matters
Perry was the highest-ranking female employee in Padres history and is one of three female chief operating officers in Major League Baseball. Her move brings her executive experience to a Dodgers organization preparing for the 2027 season.
Perry spent 16 years with the Padres before the move. She is one of only three female chief operating officers in Major League Baseball.
The players
Caroline Perry
Perry is a veteran baseball executive who served as chief operating officer of the San Diego Padres for 16 years.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Los Angeles that has competed for World Series titles in recent seasons.
The details
The Dodgers announced the hire via social media on Monday, November 2, 2026. Perry spoke to MLB.com after joining the organization.
Timeline
The 2026 MLB regular season concluded before the hire was announced.
November 2, 2026: The Dodgers announced Caroline Perry's hire.
2027: The Dodgers aim to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
Season Trajectory
Perry's hire adds to the small group of women serving as chief operating officers in Major League Baseball, where only three hold that role. The move comes as the Dodgers position themselves ahead of the 2027 season.
Perry's hire may shape the Dodgers' operational decisions as the club builds its roster for 2027. Fans following the team's front office can watch for further executive announcements in the coming months.
The takeaway
Executive hires like Perry's can signal how a club plans to run its operations in the years ahead. Readers following the Dodgers can track whether the new role changes the organization's direction.
Further reading
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