An Update to the Milwaukee Brewers' Managerial Search

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly interested in hiring former St. Louis Cardinals' manager Mike Shildt for their now-vacant manager's job.

The Milwaukee Brewers, who suddenly have a managerial opening, are reportedly interested in former St. Louis Cardinals' manager Mike Shildt.

The Brewers only have the opening because Craig Counsell stunned the baseball world earlier this offseason and left Milwaukee for the Chicago Cubs. Shildt is also a serious contender for the now-vacant San Diego Padres job.

Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today:

The Milwaukee Brewers, who are strongly considering promoting bench coach Pat Murphy, also have their eyes on Mike Shildt if he’s not hired by the San Diego Padres. 

Jon Morosi of MLB Network says the Padres are expected to make their decision soon, so the Brewers will know about Shildt's availability:

Sources: Padres are expected to hire their new manager by the middle of this week. Mike Shildt, Ryan Flaherty, Benji Gil, and Phil Nevin are known to have interviewed. Additional candidates remain under consideration, as well. 

Sources: Padres are expected to hire their new manager by the middle of this week.

Mike Shildt, Ryan Flaherty, Benji Gil, and Phil Nevin are known to have interviewed.

Additional candidates remain under consideration, as well. @MLB @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 13, 2023

The 55-year-old Shildt spent parts of four seasons as the manager of the Cardinals. He went 252-199 over those four years, which included the shortened 60-game COVID season. He also managed only part of the 2018 season after taking over for Mike Matheny. He was over .500 in each portion of his tenure and went to the playoffs three times. His only playoff series win came in the 2019 season. 

For Shildt, the Padres' job is certainly appealing. There's the great weather in San Diego but there's also a roster full of stars - although for how long is a question. The team could trade Juan Soto this offseason and could see Blake Snell depart in free agency.

As for the Brewers, that's also an appealing job, given that the team just won the National League Central. However, they are set to miss ace Brandon Woodruff for most or all of the season in 2024.

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