The Padres appear to be nearing the naming of their next manager.

Jayce Tingler and Ron Washington are the two remaining candidates, though one source cautioned there is a possibility the team shifts gears if neither nail down the job in their second interviews — meetings that include Executive Chairman Ron Fowler and General Partner Peter Seidler.

Tingler was in San Diego on Wednesday. The date of Washington’s follow-up meeting could not be ascertained, but it is likely in the next few days as multiple sources indicated the announcement will come next week if it is Tingler or Washington.

Tingler remaining a top candidate is somewhat surprising, yet also predictable.


The Texas Rangers’ coach, who turns 39 on Nov. 28, has worked primarily in the Rangers’ player development department, meaning he does not meet what was initially identified as one of the Padres’ desired criteria — that the man who replaced Andy Green would bring big-league experience.

However, Padres General Manager A.J. Preller has long been enamored with Tingler’s knowledge and ability to relate to players. The two share many philosophies and both are committed to a collaborative process, sources have said over the past couple weeks.

Washington compiled a 664-611 record while managing the Rangers from 2007 to 2014. The Rangers went to the World Series in 2010 and ’11, where they lost to the Giants and Cardinals.

Preller worked in the Rangers organization while Washington was manager. Several sources have said Preller has long held Washington in high regard, though the two did not work closely during most of that time, as Preller’s duties often took him away from the major league club.


Washington, widely held as among the most beloved coaches in the game, has spent the past three seasons as third base coach for the Atlanta Braves. He coached with the Oakland A’s from 1996-06 and returned to that organization in 2015 before joining the Braves’ staff.

While ownership is weighing in on the decision, both Fowler and Seidler have said the decision is Preller’s.

Preller and members of his staff held formal interviews with at least five other candidates. Only Tingler and Washington are scheduled to meet with Fowler and Seidler.

The team is moving quickly, but those familiar with the thinking of the principals have made it clear they are also not rushing the decision based on the belief they have to get it right.