Former Tigers and Angels manager Brad Ausmus interviewed with Padres officials on Wednesday, as the team continued its quest to replace Andy Green.

The Padres, according to people familiar with the process, have tentatively narrowed their list of managerial candidates to no more than five men. However, as has been the case all along, a source again indicated on Wednesday that the situation is fluid.

The full list of those under consideration could not be ascertained. But it is known that Rangers coach Jayce Tingler is a favorite of General Manager A.J. Preller and that Braves third base coach Ron Washington, who managed the Rangers during part of Preller’s time in that organization, is a candidate.

The Padres entered their search leaning toward hiring a manager with experience, which could work against the 38-year-old Tingler. Executive Chairman Ron Fowler has said the final decision is Preller’s to make. However, ownership will weigh in.


The 50-year-old Ausmus has a .478 winning percentage (386-422) in five seasons as a manager — with the Tigers from 2014 to ’17 and the Angels in 2019. He was fired by the Angels on Sept. 30.

Ausmus, who has a home in San Diego, graduated from Dartmouth and played 18 years in the majors, the first 3½ (1993-96) with the Padres. His 1,938 games caught are seventh most in major league history.

Ausmus and Tingler speak Spanish, a trait the Padres value with their large number of Latin players.