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“Definitely Wasn’t Surprising”: Angels’ Kurt Suzuki Breaks Silence After Being Fired Following 100-Loss Season

When new ownership arrives, managers rarely survive the transition. Under Kurt Suzuki’s leadership, the Los Angeles Angels lost their longstanding distinction of being the only MLB team to never suffer a 100-loss season. It’s the type of record that costs…

By Srijanee Chakraborty · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Kurt Suzuki stated his firing by the Los Angeles Angels was not surprising following a 100-loss season.
The Angels declined their 2027 mutual contract option on Suzuki amid an impending ownership change to Stan Kroenke.
Interim general manager John Mozeliak offered Suzuki a front-office role as a special assistant.

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Former Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki expressed that his dismissal was not surprising following the team's first 100-loss season. Suzuki attributed the decision largely to the upcoming transition to new ownership under Kroenke Sports and Entertainment, noting that incoming leadership typically wants their own personnel.

The Angels declined their mutual option for the 2027 season, concluding Suzuki's one-year tenure. Interim general manager John Mozeliak, who offered Suzuki a position as a special assistant, also confirmed that he will step down when his contract expires in December 2026.

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