Scott Servais Joins Padres as Assistant

Scott Servais has been hired by the San Diego Padres as a special assistant for baseball operations and player development, just months after being fired as manager of the Seattle Mariners. During his nine-season tenure with the Mariners, Servais achieved a record of 680-642 and led the team to its first playoff appearance in over two decades in 2022. His firing came after the Mariners experienced a significant collapse in the standings, losing a 10-game lead in the division. Servais brings valuable experience to the Padres, having previously served in player development roles with the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels. This hiring continues the trend of the Padres bringing in former managers to strengthen their minor league system, following Mike Shildt's hiring after his departure from the Cardinals. Servais's connections with current Padres executives from his time in Texas may aid in his transition into this new role.