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Padres Gm a.j. Preller Agrees to Multiyear Extension
The Padres extended A.J. Preller’s contract to sustain baseball operations and continue investing in elite talent, aiming for the franchise’s first World Series title.
- The Padres announced Monday they agreed to a multi-year contract extension with A.J. Preller, President of Baseball Operations, and did not disclose terms.
- Preller was hired from the Texas Rangers after a 2016 MLB disciplinary action and previously worked with the Dodgers, with Boston raising concerns over medical information.
- Team transactions under Preller have delivered marquee signings of Manny Machado and Xander Bogaerts and drafted top prospects including Jackson Merrill, indicating strong player development.
- Ownership praised Preller, stating the extension reflects confidence in his skill and commitment to pursue the club's first World Series, according to Padres officials.
- Amid strong attendance at Petco Park, the Padres extended Preller's contract, which was reportedly set to expire at the end of the 2026 season, following consecutive 90-win seasons.
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PEORIA, Arizona (AP) — The San Diego Padres have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with general manager A.J. Preller, the second-longest-tenured chief of baseball operations in Major League Baseball, trailing only Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees. San Diego, which announced the agreement Monday without disclosing terms, has reached the postseason in four of the last six years, ending a 13-season playoff drought that began in 2007, s…
Padres extend contract of GM A.J. Preller
The San Diego Padres have agreed on a multiyear contract extension with general manager A.J. Preller, who has the second-longest tenure among baseball operations chiefs in the big leagues, behind Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees. The Padres, who announced the deal Monday without disclosing terms, have made the postseason four of the past six years following a stretch of 13 seasons without reaching the playoffs that started in 2007, seven ye…
Padres Agree to Multi-Year Extension With AJ Preller - Sport Relay
The San Diego Padres have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with current President of Baseball Operations and General Manager AJ Preller. There had been a long delay between now and the end of the 2025 postseason regarding Preller’s extension. Some believed that perhaps it meant this would be his final year with the club. However, the Padres are undergoing a massive transformation with recent news of an imminent sale, and roster moves ar…
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