Overview
- San Diego announced Monday that president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller agreed to a multiyear extension.
- Preller had been entering the final year of his contract, and the new deal formalizes leadership continuity heading into 2026.
- The team did not reveal the contract’s length or financial details, while chairman John Seidler praised Preller’s commitment to winning.
- Player support was public and recent, with Manny Machado urging an extension over the weekend and Michael King crediting Preller for his decision to re-sign.
- Under Preller, the Padres have reached the postseason four of the past six years and recorded back-to-back 90-win seasons, even as reporting notes tighter payroll conditions and a possible sale under consideration.