The Athletic’s Dennis Lin and Britt Ghiroli are reporting that Los Angeles Angels infield coach Benji Gil is talking with the San Diego Padres about their manager vacancy. Phil Nevin could interview later in the week.
Sources clarify: Nevin could interview interview later this week, Gil is in preliminary discussions and Chavez no longer expected to be in the mix. https://t.co/bI1ssX4TP3
— Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) October 31, 2023
Gil was a name that has been floated out there on social media by Padres fans. He had success managing Team Mexico in this year’s World Baseball Classic and grew up in Chula Vista.