San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced Monday that he will retire immediately after guiding the club to the playoffs during his two seasons at the helm.
Shildt, 57, compiled a 183-141 record in two seasons as manager of the Padres, with the club advancing to the National League Division Series in 2024 before being eliminated by the Chicago Cubs in the wild-card round this season.
Shildt, who also served as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals from 2018 to 2021, was 435-340 in his six MLB seasons. He has guided the Cardinals to the playoffs three times, including the National League Championship Series in 2019.
Shildt said his decision to retire came “with a heavy but full heart.”
“The routine of a baseball season has taken a toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally,” Shildt said in a statement via the San Diego Union-Tribune. “While my goal has always been to serve others, it’s time for me to take care of myself and leave on my terms.”
Shildt said he considered retiring during the season and came to terms with that decision in recent weeks.
“(Shildt’s) dedication and passion for baseball will leave an impact on our organization, and we wish him the best in his next chapter,” Padres president of baseball operations and general manager AJ Preller said in a statement. “The search for a new manager for the Padres will begin immediately with the goal of winning a World Series championship in 2026.”
–Field level media
