Potential Rocco Baldelli landing spot opens up after Angels decline ex-Twins All-Star Kurt Suzuki’s option

Could the Angels hire former Minnesota Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli as their new manager?

By Jackson Kruse · Puckett's Pond

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Writer Jackson Kruse highlights a managerial opening for Rocco Baldelli after the Los Angeles Angels parted with Kurt Suzuki.
The Angels declined Kurt Suzuki's 2027 option following a last-place 62-100 finish in the American League West.
Rocco Baldelli currently serves as a special assistant to Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.

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The Los Angeles Angels have declined manager Kurt Suzuki's contract option for 2027, creating a potential opening for former Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli. Suzuki posted a 62-100 record in his lone season before the team offered him an organizational role as a special assistant.

Writer Jackson Kruse highlights that Baldelli, currently a special assistant with the Los Angeles Dodgers, may also draw interest elsewhere. Kruse notes that the Seattle Mariners reportedly hold interest in hiring Baldelli after firing manager Dan Wilson.

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Potential Rocco Baldelli landing spot opens up after Angels decline ex-Twins All-Star Kurt Suzuki’s option

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