"As the Padres search for a replacement for retiring manager Mike Shildt, they're setting their sights on a big name: future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols. According to a report from Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Pujols is set to interview for the position with the Padres, though it's not yet known when that interview will take place."
"While the Dodgers have a firm grip on the NL West that they don't seem likely to relinquish any time soon, San Diego has made the playoffs in four of the last six seasons and even advanced to the NLCS back in 2022. They've averaged 88.5 wins per season over the past four years and have a talented core of players that includes Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, Mason Miller, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Nick Pivetta, among others."
Albert Pujols is set to interview for the San Diego Padres managerial position. Pujols spent the early offseason closely connected to the Angels as a potential successor to Ron Washington and Ray Montgomery and was discussed with Angels brass less than two weeks ago. Pujols is also set to interview with Baltimore, making San Diego the third managerial vacancy pursuing him. The Padres reached the postseason this year and have made the playoffs in four of the last six seasons, with a core including Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, Mason Miller, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Nick Pivetta. The club faces rotation uncertainty with Dylan Cease and Michael King set to depart.
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