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Padres Seek New Manager Amid Uncertain Future
11/6/2025
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Story summary
- The San Diego Padres are seeking a new manager after Mike Shildt's departure.
- General Manager A.J. Preller, whose future remains uncertain, is heavily involved in the search.
- Candidates include Ruben Niebla (Padres pitching coach) and Albert Pujols (former MLB player) and Nick Hundley (former MLB player).
- Yu Darvish is expected to miss the 2026 season due to surgery.
- The Padres aim to build a competitive team after consecutive 90-win seasons.
