Overview
- Pujols is out of contention for the Angels’ job after contract discussions broke down, according to multiple reports.
- He is set to interview with the Padres on Wednesday, and the Orioles have expressed interest, per ESPN.
- The Angels granted San Diego permission to interview Pujols and are now weighing other candidates.
- Torii Hunter has been removed from consideration, while Kurt Suzuki remains in the mix and third-base coach Bo Porter has publicly sought an interview.
- Pujols’ $1 million-per-year personal-services deal with seven years remaining was cited as a complicating factor in talks.