SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Mike Shildt informed the Padres organization Saturday that he is retiring as the club’s manager with two years remaining on his contract, according to multiple sources, including ESPN.
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According to reports, the 57-year-old Shildt is retiring on his own accord and said the sport has recently taken a toll on him mentally and physically.
Shildt has been the Padres manager since 2024, leading San Diego to consecutive 90-win seasons with back-to-back playoff appearances.
The Padres were knocked out of the 2025 postseason on Oct. 2 after losing to the Chicago Cubs in three games in the NL Wild Card Series after finishing the regular season 90-72.
“We would like to congratulate Mike on a successful career and thank him for his significant contributions to the Padres and the San Diego community over the last four years,” said President of Baseball Operations & General Manager A.J. Preller via a press release. “His dedication and passion for the game of baseball will leave an impact on our organization, and we wish him the best in his next chapter.”
“The search for a new manager of the Padres will begin immediately with the goal of winning a World Series championship in 2026,” Preller continued.”
Prior to joining the Padres organization, Shildt was the Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals for four seasons (2018-21), and led the club to the postseason in two of those seasons.
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