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Albert Pujols Floated as Potential Angels Manager With Washington's Future Unclear

ESPN's Buster Olney framed the idea as speculation tied to the franchise's preference for marquee hires.

MEXICALI, MEXICO - FEBRUARY 01: Manger Albert Pujols of Dominican Republic speaks during a press conference after the game between Dominican Republic and Japan as part of the Serie Del Caribe 2025 at Estadio El Nido De Los Aguila on February 01, 2025 in Mexicali, Mexico.
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Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols in the dugout during the national anthem before the start of a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Apr 5, 2019.

Overview

  • Ron Washington, 73, has been away from the Angels since June 19 after quadruple bypass surgery and remains on medical leave for the rest of the season.
  • Bench coach Ray Montgomery is serving as interim manager, and the club has not announced a change to Washington’s status for 2026.
  • Olney also noted, via a rival evaluator, that owner Arte Moreno could favor former skipper Mike Scioscia over a lesser-known candidate.
  • Pujols is managing in the Dominican Professional Baseball League, is set to lead the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and has publicly stated he wants an MLB managing job.
  • Any reunion would follow a complicated history, as Pujols was released by the Angels in 2021, while this season’s team sits 68-77 and is headed toward a 10th straight losing record.