The Los Angeles Angels are in discussions with former first baseman Albert Pujols on a deal that would have him become the team's new manager, according to The Athletic . No deal is imminent, but those talks follow a meeting Pujols had on Thursday with general manager Perry Minasian.

Right after the regular season concluded, the Angels announced that neither manager Ron Washington nor interim skipper Ray Montgomery would return to their dugout in 2026. Montgomery, of course, filled in for Washington when the latter was on medical leave.

Pujols was subsequently named as owner Arte Moreno's preferred candidate to take over . It's worth noting that Pujols remains employed by the Angels. The contract he signed with the club as a player included a 10-year personal-services pact upon hi

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