Padres To Interview Carlos Mendoza For Managerial Position
1 year agoThe San Diego Padres will interview New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza this weekend for their managerial position after they let Bob Melvin walk following the disappointing 2023 campaign. The 43-year-old Mendoza will be the fourth candidate interviewed by the Friars. Internal candidates Mike Shildt and Ryan Flaherty are still considered the favorites, but sources said general manager A.J. Preller and other people were impressed with Los Angeles Angels bench coach Benji Gil earlier this week. Mendoza played 13 minor-league seasons and has been with the Yankees since 2017. He was named the bench coach before the 2020 season and has also interviewed with the Mets and Guardians for their managerial openings this offseason. The Padres could name their new skipper by next week.
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Kevin Acee
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Kevin Acee