Angels Decline Kurt Suzuki’s 2027 Option After 100-Loss Season

The Los Angeles Angels declined manager Kurt Suzuki’s 2027 contract option and will search for a new manager and coaching staff after finishing the 2026 season with a franchise-record 100 losses. The team announced the decision on October 21. The Angels went 62-100 in Suzuki’s only season as manager, marking the first time in franchise history they lost 100 games. Their previous season high was 99 losses, set in 2024. Interim general manager John Mozeliak said the Angels offered Suzuki a special-assistant role with the organization. He also said some members of the coaching staff had been offered positions within the organization. The team has not said who will take over as manager. Mozeliak said he made the decision in coordination with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. In a statement, he praised Suzuki’s standing in the clubhouse and said the team’s record did not reflect his abilities as a manager. The statement also thanked the coaching staff for its work during the season. The change comes as the Angels prepare for a change in ownership. The team and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment agreed on September 1 to a sale of a controlling interest from Arte Moreno. The sale has not...