The Angels’ front office overhaul is about to get even bigger.
John Mozeliak has ruled himself out of the permanent general manager job, meaning the Angels will bring in a new GM for 2027 after another major leadership change in the organization. Mozeliak, who stepped in to oversee baseball operations after Perry Minasian was dismissed in June, confirmed to Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group, according to MLB Trade Rumors, that he will not stay in the role.
The search is still in its opening phase, with no candidates interviewed yet. Mozeliak is expected to move aside once the replacement is hired, though he may still have a hand in choosing that person. Asked by Sam Blum of The Athletic about whether he would be involved, Mozeliak said no final decision had been made, but he expected to help in the process.
The timing adds another layer to an offseason already packed with change. On Wednesday, the Angels declined Kurt Suzuki’s option for 2027, leaving the club looking for both a new manager and a permanent general manager. Suzuki’s only season in charge ended at 62-100, the first 100-loss season in franchise history, though the Angels offered him a chance to stay with the organization as a special assistant.
All of this is unfolding as Stan Kroenke’s Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is expected to finish its purchase of the Angels from Arte Moreno in early 2027. That means the franchise will head into that transition with new leadership in both the front office and the dugout.
Mozeliak’s future had been one of the biggest questions hanging over the organization this offseason. The GM search had been paused while the ownership change developed, and Mozeliak had not shut the door on staying past December, when his current contract expires. Now that uncertainty is gone.
Whoever gets the job will inherit a team that has missed the playoffs for 12 straight seasons and is coming off its worst year by losses in franchise history. The next GM will also have to make calls on the major league roster, player development and the long-term direction of the club.
Mozeliak has already started reshaping parts of the operation, including changes to scouting and player development. The next general manager will be tasked with taking those moves and turning them into something that can finally push the Angels back toward contention.
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