Angels fire Kurt Suzuki after historically bad first season

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 01:58 · Archive

The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Kurt Suzuki after one season that produced a franchise-record 100 losses.

The Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Kurt Suzuki after one season with a record-setting 100 losses, the worst in the franchise's 66-year history. The team declined his 2027 contract option on Wednesday. Their 62–100 regular season also set a franchise record for the worst winning percentage at .383.

Baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak announced the decision and said Suzuki has earned tremendous respect in the clubhouse. 'I do not believe our record this year was a true reflection of his true abilities as a manager,' Mozeliak said. Suzuki, who played as a catcher for the Angels in 2021–22, had never managed at any level before being hired exactly one year ago by general manager Perry Minasian.

Suzuki has been offered a position as a special assistant with the organisation, though it is unclear whether he will accept. Mozeliak made the decision in coordination with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which agreed in September to purchase a controlling interest in the Angels from longtime owner Arte Moreno. The sale is not expected to close until next year, but the group is already making significant changes to the franchise.

How it is being reported

• Kurt Suzuki one-and-done with Angels after first 100-loss season as Moreno era nears endThe Los Angeles Angels declined Kurt Suzuki's 2027 contract option after a 100-loss season as Kroenke Sports & Entertainment takes ownership.Fox News · 22 Oct, 01:25
• Angels dump Kurt Suzuki after one historically bad season as managerThe Los Angeles Angels fired manager Kurt Suzuki after a 62-100 season, setting a record for the most losses in the team's 66-year history.New York Post · 21 Oct, 20:06

In this story: Kurt Suzuki · Los Angeles Angels · Stan Kroenke · Arte Moreno · Perry Minasian · John Mozeliak · Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

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