The San Diego Padres hired former St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt as their next manager, the team announced.
He received a two-year contract.
Shildt replaces Bob Melvin, who left for the San Francisco Giants in October, as manager.
Padres hire Mike Shildt as next manager
The St. Louis Cardinals baseball team visited Scott Air Force Base, Ill., on Aug. 21, 2019 to see the Wounded Warrior CARE event. The event highlights the resiliency of Air Force wounded warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Hudson)