Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate to be the manager of the Los Angeles Angels , a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday.

Pujols, though, is scheduled to interview for the San Diego Padres ' managerial vacancy on Wednesday, a source told ESPN. The Baltimore Orioles have also previously reached out with interest, though an interview has not been scheduled, a source said.

The Padres became one of eight teams in search of a new manager after Mike Shildt announced he would retire from his role, joining the Angels, Orioles, Atlanta Braves , San Francisco Giants , Washington Nationals , Colorado Rockies and Minnesota Twins .

Pujols is held in high regard by the Padres' two most influential players -- Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr .

Pujols is currently a special ass

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