Mike Shildt retires as Padres manager after two seasons, citing mental and physical toll and a need to care for himself. He steered San Diego to 183-141 with two 90-win campaigns and two postseason berths, including a 2024 Wild Card win over Atlanta and a later NLDS loss to the Dodgers. San Diego will begin an immediate managerial search as it pursues a 2026 World Series.

The retirement follows a 2025 season that ended in a three-game Wild Card loss to the Chicago Cubs. Ownership, AJ Preller and Erik Greupner praised his leadership as the club moves to a rapid replacement while pursuing a title-ready roster for the next era.