The Los Angeles Angels made a news announcement about manager Kurt Suzuki on Wednesday, announcing that he is out as the team’s manager.

Suzuki, who only managed one season with the Angels, was on a one-year contract with an option year for 2027.

Instead of picking that option up, the Angels declined it, letting go of Suzuki after leading the team to a poor 62-100 record this past season.

Angels Make Statement on Kurt Suzuki

In a team statement, the Angels announced they have let Suzuki go.

“The Angels announced that the Club has declined the option in Kurt Suzuki’s contract and, in coordination with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, will search for a new manager and coaching staff for the 2027 season,” the statement read.

Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak also shared a statement about parting ways with Suzuki as the team’s manager, while noting he has been offered to stay with the club as a special assistant.

“As we look toward 2027 and beyond, I have had thoughtful conversations internally and with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment’s leadership about the future of Angels Baseball and the direction of our organization. Those conversations have shaped the decision to seek a new manager and coaching staff for the 2027 season. Kurt has earned tremendous respect in our clubhouse, and I’ve seen firsthand how much he cares about our players. I do not believe our record this year was a true reflection of his abilities as a manager. I’m pleased we were able to offer Kurt a role to stay on as a special assistant, where his knowledge of our players and his perspective would continue to be valuable to the organization. I would also like to thank the entire coaching staff for their professionalism and hard work throughout a very difficult season. We value their expertise and have offered some members of the staff positions within the organization,” Mozeliak said.

OFFICIAL: The Angels announced that the Club has declined the option in Kurt Suzuki’s contract and, in coordination with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, will search for a new manager and coaching staff for the 2027 season.

Angels Have New Ownership

After 23 years of owning the Angels, Arte Moreno sold the team to Stan Kroenke’s Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. With new ownership in place, Suzuki had to know that there was a good chance that he could get let go, which is exactly what has happened here.

With Kroenke not afraid to spend, look for the Angels to conduct a thorough search for the team’s next manager and potentially attract a big-name candidate to come to Los Angeles and help try to turn this franchise around.