Overview
- Multiple reports say the Orioles have expressed interest in Albert Pujols and are expected to schedule an interview for their managerial vacancy.
- The Angels are still viewed by reports as Pujols’ most likely landing spot and remain the only club to have formally interviewed him after a meeting with GM Perry Minasian in St. Louis.
- Los Angeles is broadening its search to include interviews with Torii Hunter and Kurt Suzuki, according to The Athletic, even as Pujols remains a leading candidate.
- Baltimore’s process includes external options, with Yankees third base coach and former Mets manager Luis Rojas already interviewed, and interim Tony Mansolino still in consideration.
- Pujols led Leones del Escogido to a Dominican winter league title and is slated to manage the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with his Angels personal-services deal and WBC role noted as considerations if he takes an MLB job.