SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants have hired manager Bob Melvin away from the division rival San Diego Padres, three people with direct knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday.
The Athletic first reported Melvin was the Giants' choice.
Melvin had one year left on his contract with San Diego but leaves amid reports of friction with general manager A.J.
He has a career record of 1,517-1,425 with eight postseason appearances while guiding Arizona, Seattle, Oakland and San Diego.
___AP Sports Writer Bernie Wilson in San Diego contributed to this report.
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