Missions' new manager Chris Tremie 'excited' to work with Padres' prospects

Veteran minor league manager brings experience to San Antonio's Double-A affiliate

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:39pm

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Chris Tremie was introduced as the new manager for the San Antonio Missions on Wednesday, bringing a veteran voice with extensive minor league experience to the San Diego Padres' Double-A affiliate for the 2026 season. Tremie, who has managed in the Cleveland Guardians system and served as a minor league field coordinator for the Cincinnati Reds, expressed excitement about working with the Padres' prospects, including top young talent like Ethan Salas.

Why it matters

The Missions are set to move to a new downtown ballpark in 2028, so Tremie's experience and competitive mindset will be crucial in developing the Padres' top minor league talent and building a winning culture as the team transitions to its new home.

The details

Tremie, a Houston native who played parts of four seasons as a major league catcher, is entering his first year in the Padres organization. He spent 13 seasons managing in the Cleveland Guardians system and the past seven as the minor league field coordinator for the Cincinnati Reds. Missions General Manager David Gasaway praised Tremie's background in both playing and coaching up and down the baseball ranks.

  • Chris Tremie was introduced as the new Missions manager on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.
  • The Missions are slated to move to a new downtown ballpark in 2028.

The players

Chris Tremie

The new manager for the San Antonio Missions, bringing extensive minor league experience to the San Diego Padres' Double-A affiliate.

Ethan Salas

A top young prospect in the Padres' system who Tremie is excited to work with.

David Gasaway

The Missions General Manager who praised Tremie's background in both playing and coaching up and down the baseball ranks.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited about working with all the prospects, all the players. There's going to be a range of ages and experience levels—you just don't know what you're going to get at all the time.”

— Chris Tremie, Missions Manager (ksat.com)

“Chris has a long history, both as a minor league and major league player, but has an equally long track record as a minor league manager and as a field coordinator, so he knows all the ins and outs of the working of what minor league baseball is and how to put on successful teams.”

— David Gasaway, Missions General Manager (ksat.com)

What’s next

The Missions open up their 2026 season on the road with a three-game set against Tulsa on April 2.

The takeaway

Tremie's extensive minor league experience and competitive mindset will be crucial in developing the Padres' top prospects and building a winning culture as the Missions transition to their new downtown ballpark in 2028.