Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Hired by San Diego Padres

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Wil Myers was hired by the San Diego Padres as a special assignment coach, working in player development.

The Padres hired former Major League relief pitcher Craig Stammen as their new manager over the offseason.

Myers appeared in 37 games for the Reds in 2023, slashing .189/.257/.283 with six extra-base hits, before being designated for assignment in June.

The 35-year-old has not played in a Major League game since. He spent time with the Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, and Reds over his 11-year career. In 2013, he was named American League Rookie of the Year and made his only All-Star game in 2016 with San Diego.

Myers was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round of the 2009 MLB Draft out of Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. He made his MLB debut on June 18, 2013, as a 22-year-old and went 0-4 in a game against the Boston Red Sox.

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

Report: Reds Interested in Signing Familiar Face After Breakout 2025 Season

Hunter Greene Creates Unforgettable Moment for Reds Fan at Redsfest

Two More Cincinnati Reds Players Crack MLB Network’s Top 100 Players List

Report: Multiple Teams Interested in Trading for Key Players on Reds Roster

Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Reveals Status for World Baseball Classic

Cincinnati Reds 2025 Draft Pick Opens Up on Tough Start to Professional Career

Why Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Reds Record Breaking Offer

Cincinnati Reds Announce 2025 Organization Award Winners

One-on-One With New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers

One-on-One With Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Rhett Lowder

How Draft Day Took an Unexpected Turn for New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers