MLB Manager Search Updates: Pujols and Pads in Focus

The San Diego Padres are in the process of selecting a new manager, with bench coach Brian Esposito being the first known candidate to interview, amidst other internal and external candidates including Albert Pujols and former Padres staff. Esposito, a former player and experienced minor league manager, could potentially stay on as bench coach depending on the new manager's choices, as the team seeks continuity after recent playoff appearances and managerial changes.