A.J. Preller sat in front of a laptop screen Monday at Petco Park, more than a week after the 2024 San Diego Padres walked off the field for the final time, and some of the emotions from his team’s postseason ouster were still fresh.

The Padres find themselves in an unfamiliar position. San Diego could be on the lookout for a shortstop despite their

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt might be staying with his ball club after reporting discussion regarding a contract extension begun.

Shildt originally signed a two-year contract when hired to manage the team last offseason, but the club already has interest in keeping him around for a longer period.

The Padres are sitting down with manager Mike Shildt and several coaches to discuss possible contract extensions. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.