Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Angels announced that neither manager Ron Washington nor interim skipper Ray Montgomery (who took over during Washington's medical absence) would return to the dugout in 2026. It turns out that owner Arte Moreno may already have a preference for his next steward: former 11-time All-Star first baseman Albert Pujols .

Moreno is said to be so enamored with Pujols that The Athletic reported on Wednesday the decision might rest with Pujols -- in other words, the gig could be Pujols' if he wants it.

Pujols, 45, has been gaining coaching experience since retiring after the 2022 season. Last year, he won a title with Leones del Esogido of the Dominican Winter League. Pujols is also slated to manage the Dominican Republic in next spring's World Baseball Cl

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