MLB Rumors: Is San Diego Padres GM A.J. Preller on the Hot Seat?

The San Diego Padres have been gradually shedding payroll in recent years but have still managed to win 90-plus games in consecutive seasons and make the playoffs. While the club is off to a strong start this season, it appears that president of baseball operations A. J.

Preller might not be safe. Dennis Lin of The Athletic wrote that Preller’s future as the Padres general manager is uncertain with the franchise currently up for sale. While he expects the top MLB executive to finish the season in San Diego, a new owner could come in at the end of the year and replace him.

“Preller’s future past 2026 remains uncertain. No one directly involved will confirm the terms of his recent extension, but most indications are that he is now under contract through 2028. If a billionaire owner wants to handpick their own general manager, moving on from Preller would represent a relatively small expense.

Dennis Lin of The Athletic on the Future of San Diego Padres GM A. J. Preller Related: San Diego Padres Expected to Sell at Historic Price Preller joined the Padres organization in August 2014 as general manager, having a chance to rebuild the franchise after he spent more than a decade with the Texas Rangers.