They even lost their manager soon after the end of their season as Mike Shildt stepped down from the position, citing mental, physical, and emotional health reasons. San Diego found its replacement in former reliever Craig Stammen, who pitched with the club for six seasons as recently as the 2022 campaign. Though he’s been with the organization for some time, it will be his first managerial gig. For a team with postseason hopes, Stammen doesn’t have much time to settle in.
