Padres GM A.J. Preller agrees to multiyear extension

Field Level Media
16 Feb 2026, 21:25 GMT+10

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The San Diego Padres announced a multiyear extension for general manager A.J. Preller on Monday.

Preller, 48, has held the position since August 2014, adding president of baseball operations to his title in 2021 and making the playoffs in four of the past six seasons.

'A.J.'s skill and relentless commitment to winning have positioned the Padres for sustained success, and we are pleased to extend his contract,' team chairman John Seidler said. 'Under his guidance, our organization has continued to invest in elite talent at both the major and minor league levels while building a strong baseball operations, scouting and player development group. We are confident he will continue to tirelessly pursue the first World Series Championship for San Diego.'

The Padres are coming off the first back-to-back 90-win seasons since the franchise debuted in 1969.

San Diego finished 90-72 last season and lost to the Chicago Cubs in the National League wild-card round.

'I'm incredibly grateful to John, Erik Greupner and our ownership group for their continued trust in me and the vision we have for this organization,' Preller said. 'San Diego is a special place, and I'm proud of the progress we've made over the last decade while knowing there's still more work to be done. I'm excited for the Padres' future and fully committed to bringing a championship to our fans and this city.'

Preller worked with the Texas Rangers (2004-14), Los Angeles Dodgers (2001-04) and Philadelphia Phillies (1998) before joining the Padres.

--Field Level Media

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