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The San Diego Padres hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their new manager, in an unconventional move.

Stammen, 41, ended his playing career in August 2023 and spent the past two seasons as an assistant to the major league coaching staff. He has no prior managerial experience at any level of the sport.

Stammen replaces Mike Shildt, who retired in October after two years as manager.

Shildt led two successful seasons with the Padres, winning 93 and 90 games and making the postseason both years, but cited burnout and exhaustion when he announced his departure.

The Padres interviewed MLB great Albert Pujols, former catcher Nick Hundley, and longtime pitching coach Ruben Niebla before selecting Stammen.

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