The Los Angeles Angels are parting ways with manager Kurt Suzuki after his first season in the role, when the team lost 100 games. Multiple outlets report the decision follows a last-place finish and an unusually difficult year for the franchise.
Coverage consistently states that Suzuki will not return as manager for the next season. Several outlets specify that the Angels are ending his managerial option, while others frame the move as a firing or as the team choosing not to retain him. Yahoo Sports and others also note Suzuki is offered a way to remain with the organization in a different capacity, described as a special assistant role.
Some outlets add broader context about where this leaves MLB, including mentioning a managerial vacancy count. A few reports also include franchise history details, such as the Angels’ postseason drought and that the 100-loss season is unprecedented for the team, though at least one outlet presents slightly different wording and figures for the losses.
