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The San Diego Padres are coming off a 2025 season in which they finished second in the National League West, three games behind the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Padres finished with a regular-season record of 90-72, giving them the fifth seed in the NL heading into the postseason.

Mike Shildt was worn out and made the decision to leave his job as Padres manager in order to focus on his mental and physical well-being. Mike Shildt had worn out many members of the Padres’ coaching and support staffs, as well as others around the organization.

San Diego Padres coaches were reportedly shocked and caught off guard by Mike Shildt's retirement announcement.

After club skipper Mike Shildt's retirement, another key piece of the Padres is set to depart as starter Michael King has declined his mutual option with the ball club.

Former UNC Asheville player and coach Mike Shildt announced his retirement on Oct. 13 as San Diego Padres manager.

The clock is ticking as loudly as ever for A.J. Preller to construct a legitimate World Series contender in San Diego.

Padres' Michael King declines player option; set to hit free agency originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. are still in search of a new manager. After a disappointing end to the 2025 season, San Diego also received the news that Mike Shildt would no longer be managing the team.