The Angels have selected former big-league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, a source said on Tuesday.

Suzuki, 42, was working as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian. This will be his first job as a manager.

Suzuki, a product of Cal State Fullerton, spent 16 years in the majors, ending his career with the Angels in 2022.

Suzuki becomes the Angels’ fifth full-time manager since Mike Scioscia stepped down following the 2018 season. The team has since by managed by Brad Ausmus, Joe Maddon, Phil Nevin and Ron Washington, with Ray Montgomery serving as an interim manager while Washington was on medical leave in the second half of this season.

The Angels also considered Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter, who also are both on the Angels payroll. Pujols has a personal s

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