The Los Angeles Angels decided to find a new manager for the team at the conclusion of the 2025 regular season after opting not to pick up Ron Washington's contract option. Interim manager Ray Montgomery, who filled in after Washington was put on medical leave in June, is also not returning. With the front office searching for a new coach, rumors suggest that former star slugger Albert Pujols could be the man for the job.

Reports indicate that Pujols, who is 45 years old and just retired from baseball as a player in 2022, met with general manager Perry Minasian , according to Sam Blum and Katie Woo of The Athletic. It's said the two had a positive meeting in St. Louis, Missouri, and that a contract for the manager job is potentially being discussed.

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