Los Angeles Angels fire GM Perry Minasian, appoint John Mozeliak as interim
On June 26, 2026 the Los Angeles Angels dismissed general manager Perry Minasian midway through a season that has seen six straight losing years, an 11‑year playoff drought and the franchise tied for last place in the American League West at 34‑48. The club named longtime St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak as interim general manager and baseball‑operations consultant. Team president Molly Jolly said, “Perry has been a valued leader who worked tirelessly over the last six years,” and added that Mozeliak will "refine a baseball operations strategy and assist the organization in its search for a new general manager." Mozeliak, who spent three decades with the Cardinals and led them to the 2011 World Series title, will oversee day‑to‑day roster decisions, guide the upcoming June draft (the Angels hold the 12th pick) and help shape trade‑deadline plans. Owner Arte Moreno and the front office emphasized that the move is intended to improve the club’s direction after years of underperformance.