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Padres' Mike Shildt Retires Immediately, Citing 'Severe Toll' of Managing

The Padres will begin an immediate managerial search with several internal candidates expected to interview.

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Oct 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt (8) stands during the National Anthem prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Manager Mike Shildt looks on from the dugout prior to a game against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Petco Park on July 12, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Shildt informed the team of his decision over the weekend and announced it Oct. 13, stepping away with two years remaining on his contract.
  • He said the grind took a severe mental, physical and emotional toll, adding he had considered retiring during the season and found peace with the decision after the Wild Card loss to the Cubs.
  • In two seasons in San Diego, Shildt went 183-141 with consecutive 90-win campaigns and postseason berths.
  • His managerial résumé includes an NL Manager of the Year award in 2019 with the Cardinals and a career MLB record of 435-340.
  • President of baseball operations A.J. Preller said the search begins immediately; reports indicate internal options such as pitching coach Ruben Niebla, special assistant A.J. Ellis and Scott Servais are likely to receive interviews, while some commentators have questioned whether the exit was entirely voluntary and Shildt and Padres sources insist it was his choice.