Los Angeles Angels have fired General Manager Perry Minasian

The Los Angeles Angels have announced they are relieving general manager Perry Minasian of his duties and have appointed John Mozeliak as the club’s interim general manager.Minasian’s departure was announced by a press release from Angels team president, Molly Jolly.“Perry has been a valued leader who worked tirelessly over the last six years to strengthen our baseball operations department,” said Jolly via a press release by the Angels.“I am grateful for his dedication, insight and many contributions to our organization.”Minasian, 46, was hired as the club’s general manager in November, 2020.

During that time, he was tasked with fixing the Angels.He inherited Joe Maddon as his manager, Shohei Ohtani, a prime Mike Trout, and one of the worst farm systems in baseball.Minasian’s tenure as general manager of the Angels oversaw multiple losing seasons and five different managers leading the clubhouse.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story The Angels have failed to reach the postseason, a drought that dates back to 2014, and have failed to finish a season above .500, another drought that dates back to 2015.In 2021, the club finished 77-85; since then, they’ve been steadily declining.In 2023, the team was having its best season under Minasian’s guidance, sitting at 52-49 when the trade deadline came around.

The team would go on and win 21 of their next 61 games and would finish the season fourth in the American League West with a 73-89 record.In 2023, the Angels had the opportunity to trade Ohtani, as multiple teams expressed interest in trading for him, but Angels owner Arte Moreno insisted the club kept him as they were hopeful they could sign him in free agency.As Minasian was tasked with fixing the Angels’ farm system and turning ...