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Alden Gonzalez
Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate to become manager Los Angeles AngelsSources confirmed this to ESPN on Monday.
However, Pujols’ interview is scheduled San Diego Padres‘ managerial vacancy on Wednesday, a source told ESPN. baltimore orioles this is also reached first With interest, a source said, although an interview has not been scheduled.
The Padres became one of eight teams looking for a new manager after Mike Shildt announced his retirement from his role with the Angels, joining the Orioles. atlanta braves, san francisco giants, Washington Nationals, colorado rockies And minnesota twins,
Pujols, 45, is held in high regard by two of the Padres’ most influential players – manny machado And Fernando Tatis Jr.,
Pujols is currently a special assistant for the Angels, as part of a 10-year, $10 million contract that begins after he retires in 2022. He interviewed with Angels general manager Perry Minasian in St. Louis on October 9, but the two sides are no longer negotiating, which was first reported by the New York Post.
The Angels have since given the Padres permission to interview Pujols, which was first reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Pujols has expressed a keen interest in managing at the big league level over the years and led the Dominican winter ball team, Leones del Escogido, to a championship in January. Pujols previously was named the manager for his native Dominican Republic in next year’s World Baseball Classic, though he would likely relinquish that role if he gets a big league job this offseason.
angel 2026 option declined Under contract to manager Ron Washington after the regular season.
