"In a surprising move, Padres manager Mike Shildt has announced he is stepping down from that role, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego-Union Tribune. The decision was Shildt's, Acee adds. He has managed the club for two years and had two years remaining on his contract. "The grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally," Shildt wrote in a letter to the Union-Tribune. "While it has always been about serving others, it's time I take care of myself and exit on my own terms.""
"He went on to thank the Padres organization, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, and the players for his time with the team and wished them future success. Shildt, 57, has led the Padres to a 183-141 (.565) record since the start of 2024. The club made the postseason in both of those years, reaching the National League Division Series in 2024 and the Wild Card Series this year. More to come..."
Mike Shildt stepped down as San Diego Padres manager, stating the baseball season's grind took a severe mental, physical and emotional toll. The decision was his, and he left with two years remaining on his contract after two seasons in the role. He thanked the Padres organization, president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, and the players, and wished them future success. Shildt, 57, compiled a 183-141 (.565) record since 2024 and led the team to postseason berths both seasons, reaching the National League Division Series in 2024 and the Wild Card Series this year.
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