Angels hire Kurt Suzuki
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The Los Angeles Angels officially introduced Kurt Suzuki as the team's next manager on Wednesday, and revealed a surprise regarding his contract.
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.
Los Angeles has Suzuki on a one-year contract, according to a Wednesday afternoon report from Sam Blum of The Athletic. That, Blum noted, is a highly unusual arrangement for a managerial contract.