San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced that he has stepped down, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Shildt explained in a letter , printed by the outlet on Monday, that he considered retirement during the season and became “at peace” with it after the Padres fell to the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card Series.

“The grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on me mentally, physically and emotionally,” he wrote. “While it has always been about serving others, it's time I take care of myself and exit on my terms.”

“After 34 years of dedicating myself to the rigors of coaching and managing, I can with great enjoyment look back on achieving my two primary goals: To help players get the most out of their God given ability and become better men. Al

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