Dodgers Executive Bob Wolfe Retiring At End Of 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Bob Wolfe, their executive vice president and chief operating officer, is planning to retire at the end of 2026. However, the plan is for Wolfe to remain an advisor to the organization moving forward.

“Bob’s entire career has been characterized by growth, innovation and success, and all reinforced by his steady day-to-day guidance,” Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.

“It is hard to imagine operating without him at my side, but the fact that we are going to proceed in a seamless fashion is exactly what you would expect from Bob’s style of leadership. As difficult as it is to think of him retiring, no one deserves it more.”

Wolfe’s career has spanned 47 years as a sports executive, including 14 with the Dodgers organization. Wolfe has been the Dodgers’ COO the past five years. In that role he has been responsible for overseeing the team’s day-to-day administrative and operational functions, and advising and executing on business strategies across the organization.

“Having worked 47 years in team sports, I’ve been more entertained than anyone deserves,” Wolfe said. “It’s been a privilege to ride the coattails of so many on- and off-the-field Hall of Famers, will-be Hall of Famers and should-be Hall of Famers.

“With Stan always providing the vision, I’ve had the latitude to work closely with the talented individuals and departments that make these organizations grow and succeed. To have had the opportunity to finish my career with an historic baseball brand and franchise like the Dodgers has been an honor beyond words.

“Thank you to Mark Walter and his fellow owners for their constant support, and to the incredibly talented and experienced group of leaders that drive the Dodgers’ success every day. Special thanks of course to Stan for over 40 years of direction, counsel and friendship, with a whole lot of laughs along the way.

“Most importantly, thanks to my family for always tying their calendars to the baseball schedule, and, like all great fans, for going through the ups and downs of every season alongside me.”

Wolfe’s professional career has also included stints with the Atlanta Hawkis, Atlanta Braves and Washington nationals. During that span he’s been part of 26 division titles, nine league pennants and four World Series championships.

Wolfe was with the Braves from 1980-84, then became a business manager for Hawks in 1985. He was named vice president/business manager of the Hawks in 1988, but returned to the Braves in 1992 as senior vice president of administration.

That was followed by serving as executive vice president of the Nationals from 2006-11. Wolfe’s expertise in business operations was instrumental in the construction and operation of Turner Field in Atlanta, and Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

Dodgers front office outlook

Wolfe’s retirement is possibly what president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman alluded to when he said the expectation was for both the Dodgers’ front office and coaching staff to remain intact for 2027.

“Still working through things, but expect status quo,” Friedman said last month.

At the time it also was interpreted as the team potentially losing special advisor Rocco Baldelli amidst the Seattle Mariners’ search for a new manager. However, Baldelli has since withdrawn from consideration due to family reasons.