Since the arrival of general manager A.J. Preller and Green, the Padres have presided over a veritable revolving door of coaches. Only pitching coach Darren Balsley and third base coach Glenn Hoffman, both holdovers from previous regimes, have had any measure of job security. The turnover at the position of first base coach has been particularly alarming, with three different coaches in three years: Jose Valentin, Tarrik Brock, and Johnny Washington.
In 2016 San Diego began the season with Hoffman and Balsley as well as Mark McGwire (bench coach), Alan Zinter (hitting coach), Tarrik Brock (first base coach), Doug Bochtler (bullpen coach), and Eddie Rodriguez who filled several roles.