A.J. Preller’s current contract with the Padres runs through the end of the 2026 season, but it appears as though Preller will the team’s president of baseball operations for quite a longer time to come. The Athletic’s Dennis Lin reports that Preller and team chairman John Seidler have had some talks about a new multi-year contract extension, and that deal could be officially in place within the next few days. Club sources tell Lin that the team wants Preller’s new contract completed by Monday, when the team is set to introduce new manager Craig Stammen during a press conference.
Padres, A.J. Preller Discussing Contract Extension