Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss season, creating MLB's third vacancy

The Angels, who have not been to the postseason since 2014, lost 100 games for the first time in franchise history in 2026 Kurt Suzuki will not return as manager of the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced Wednesday. Suzuki had a club option for 2027 in his contract. He has been offered a special assistant position to remain in the organization. The 2026 season was Suzuki's only season as manager. He guided the Halos to a franchise record 100 losses, not that they were expected to contend. "Kurt has earned tremendous respect in our clubhouse, and I've seen firsthand how much he cares about our players," interim GM John Mozeliak said in a statement.

"I do not believe our record this year was a true reflection of his abilities as a manager. I'm pleased we were able to offer Kurt a role to stay on as a special assistant, where his knowledge of our players and his perspective would continue to be valuable to the organization." Suzuki, 43, was a special assistant to former Angels GM Perry Minasian from 2023-25 before taking over the managerial role this season. He had no prior coaching or managerial experience and the Angels gave him just a one-year contract, which is very unusual for a manager. Minasian was fired in June and replaced