Shildt came in preaching “togetherness” and “alignment” as core tenets. Memories of tensions between Preller and manager Bob Melvin, who departed to manage the Giants in October, became increasingly distant. Shildt also facilitated a new leadership structure among players.

Fans react to the news that Padres manager Mike Shildt is nearing a contract extension following impressive 2024 season

The Padres are finalizing an extension with manager Mike Shildt that’ll keep him in San Diego through 2027, reports Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller told reporters last month that the team would look to work out a new deal with their skipper,

The San Diego Padres are reportedly finalizing a contract extension with manager Mike Shildt, via Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. The contract extension is reportedly for two years through the 2027 season,

A piece of Padres offseason news many were expecting appears to be coming soon. Mike Shildt is going to be sticking around for a few years. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune the Padres are finalizing a two-year extension that will keep Shildt around as the club’s manager through the 2027 season.