"Every offseason in San Diego features its share of twists. This year's began within days of elimination. On October 9, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that manager Mike Shildt and president of baseball operations A.J. Preller were expected back. Two days later, Shildt informed the team he was retiring. Subsequent reporting from The SDUT's Kevin Acee pointed to discord between Shildt and his coaching staff."
"It was the third consecutive managerial stint that ended in some measure of controversy. Jayce Tingler had seemingly lost the clubhouse by the time he was fired in 2021. Preller and Bob Melvin clashed to such an extent that the Padres allowed Melvin out of his contract during the 2023-24 offseason to take the same job with the division-rival Giants. Preller is still expected back for what'll be his 12th full season leading baseball operations."
The Padres won 90 games and reached the playoffs for a second straight season but lost a tightly contested Wild Card Series to the Cubs. Manager Mike Shildt retired days after elimination amid reported discord with his coaching staff, prompting a managerial search to replace him as the sixth full-time skipper of A.J. Preller's tenure. Preller is expected to return for his 12th season leading baseball operations but is entering the final year of his contract amid reported tension with CEO Erik Greupner. The roster faces looming free agency for two top starters and the closer, several arbitration decisions, and large long-term guaranteed commitments totaling $154.95MM in 2026 and $1.022 billion through 2034.
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