Angels hire Kurt Suzuki
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Baseball’s new managerial path: Recent players like Kurt Suzuki are skipping the minor league ladder
From Aaron Boone stepping out of the TV booth to Stephen Vogt's rapid rise in Cleveland, the requirements for MLB managers have fundamentally changed as teams prioritize front office alignment.
The Los Angeles Angels had a disappointing 2025 season, and fans have almost given up. After the team failed to bring in Albert Pujols as their manager, the club’s owner and businessman, Arte Moreno, turned to Kurt Suzuki.
The Los Angeles Angels have hired Kurt Suzuki, their former catcher, to be their next manager, a high-ranking official told USA TODAY Sports. The person, with direct knowledge of the decision, spoke only on the condition of anonymity since the announcement has not been made public.