Feb 26, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) and Albert Pujols leave the game together in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Soxat Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Angels Notes: Pitcher Elects to Leave Halos, Huge Albert Pujols Development, Unfortunate Anthony Rendon Update

Originally posted on Los Angeles Angels on SI
By Aaron Coloma | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The Los Angeles Angels are in the market for a new manager, and they could bring someone in from their own organization. Albert Pujols has served as a special assistant to the Angels since his retirement, and the Angels are discussing the terms of a contract with him.

Angels pitcher Jose Quijada has elected free agency following the 2025 season, and will test free agency.

Quijada made just two appearances for the Angels this season, and didn't allow a run in either.

Anthony Rendon played even fewer games than Quijada this season, failing to appear for the entirety of the 2025 season due to a hip injury. Per general manager Perry Minasian, the third baseman is still yet to resume baseball activities.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Angels, Albert Pujols Discussing Contract to Be Next Manager

Angels GM Perry Minasian Declines to Take Accountability After Another Losing Season

Angels GM Provides Unfortunate Health Update on Anthony Rendon

Angels Have Made Decision on Reid Detmers' Role in 2026

Angels Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave Organization, Head to Free Agency

Angels Tweets of the Day:

Albert Pujols met with Angels GM Perry Minasian yesterday to discuss the Angels' managerial position.

Contract discussions have taken place, but nothing is official per @SamBlum3 and @katiejwoo pic.twitter.com/rezMC2iH2y
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 10, 2025

Some big Angels news as Sam Blum & Katie Woo of the Athletic have reported, Albert Pujols has met with #Angels GM Perry Minasian in St. Louis yesterday to discuss the managerial opening. The meeting went well and a managerial contract in being discussed.

Discussions have also… pic.twitter.com/bH1wfXf9cx
— InsideHalos (@InsideHalos) October 10, 2025

FUN FACT: The Angels have more World Series wins in the past 25 years than the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners combined. pic.twitter.com/BjGisj7yGc
— SleeperAngels (@SleeperAngels) October 9, 2025

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