""In a surprising twist, the San Diego Padres on Thursday hired Craig Stammen, the former relief pitcher who retired just three years ago, to a three-year deal as their new manager. Stammen succeeds Mike Shildt, who announced after the season that he would retire. In the three weeks that followed, the Padres interviewed a slew of candidates and were reportedly down to Texas Rangers special assistant Nick Hundley, Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla and future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols.""
""Craig has been a strong presence in our organization for nearly a decade. He possesses deep organizational knowledge and brings natural leadership qualities to the manager's chair," Padres general manager A.J. Preller said in a statement. "As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him. His strength of character, competitive nature and talent for bringing people together make him the ideal choice to lead the Padres.""
The San Diego Padres hired Craig Stammen to a three-year deal as their new manager. Stammen succeeds Mike Shildt, who retired after the season. The Padres interviewed several candidates, reportedly including Nick Hundley, Ruben Niebla and Albert Pujols. General manager A.J. Preller praised Stammen's near-decade presence in the organization, leadership qualities and ability to elevate teammates. Stammen played 13 major-league seasons, including six years (2017–2022) with the Padres, then served as special assistant to the major league staff and baseball operations. He will be the sixth full-time manager under Preller. The Padres have made three playoff appearances in four years but remain without a World Series title.
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