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Padres Near Manager Decision: Pujols, Niebla, Hundley in Running

10/31/2025

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The San Diego Padres are in final stages of their manager search after Mike Shildt's retirement, with Albert Pujols among leading candidates to guide the team after their playoff exit.
Ruben Niebla, the Padres' current pitching coach, is in contention, bringing a track record in player development and analytics.
Nick Hundley, a former catcher, is another candidate noted for leadership but lacking coaching experience, which could influence the hiring decision.

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Story summary

The San Diego Padres are in final stages of their manager search after Mike Shildt's retirement, with Albert Pujols among leading candidates to guide the team after their playoff exit.
Ruben Niebla, the Padres' current pitching coach, is in contention, bringing a track record in player development and analytics.
Nick Hundley, a former catcher, is another candidate noted for leadership but lacking coaching experience, which could influence the hiring decision.