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flag The San Diego Padres extended GM A.J. Preller's contract, recognizing his role in four playoff trips and sustained competitiveness since 2014.

flag The San Diego Padres announced on February 16, 2026, that general manager A.J. flag Preller has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, securing his leadership through the upcoming seasons. flag Preller, who has led the team since 2014 and became president of baseball operations in 2021, guided the Padres to four playoff appearances in six years and their first back-to-back 90-win seasons since 1969, including a 90-72 record in 2025 that ended in a wild-card loss to the Chicago Cubs. flag Team chairman John Seidler praised Preller’s commitment to building a competitive organization through talent development and strategic investments. flag Preller, previously with the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies, expressed gratitude for the ownership’s trust and reaffirmed his dedication to winning a World Series for San Diego.

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