AJ Preller, the San Diego Padres’ General Manager, recently spoke about the status of his contract extension amid the team’s ongoing efforts to build a championship-caliber roster. While Preller remains focused on assembling talent for the upcoming seasons, he acknowledged that discussions are underway but no formal agreement has been reached. The executive emphasized that both his priority and the Padres’ organizational goal center on long-term success rather than contract negotiations dominating headlines.

Preller highlighted several key areas influencing the extension talks, including:

  • Team performance and trajectory: Evaluating recent progress and potential playoff aspirations.
  • Financial flexibility: Balancing roster investments while managing payroll commitments.
  • Organizational alignment: Collaboration with ownership and front office executives to set shared priorities.

With a clear vision for sustainable growth,…