Three questions surrounding the Angels in the offseason

There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the Los Angeles Angels.

While that may be a strange statement regarding a team that lost 100 games for the first time in franchise history, there are signs of progress. The Angels finally embraced the rebuilding process and worked to fortify a mediocre farm system. Owner Arte Moreno sold the franchise to Stan Kroenke, who is expected to officially take over during the first quarter of 2027.

There are still plenty of questions surrounding the Angels as they look to the offseason. It may take some time before they are ready to compete in the AL West. However, for the first time in years, there may be a reason to be optimistic for the future.

Three questions for the Los Angeles Angels

1. Will John Mozeliak remain in place as the Angels GM?

Mozeliak is in an interesting place. He was named the Angels interim GM when Perry Minasian was let go on June 27. Mozeliak then made several long-overdue moves, such as starting a rebuild and completely revamping the front office.

At the same time, his current contract is set to expire in December. While his actions would seemingly portend that he wants to remain in the role, there has yet to be any action to remove the interim tag. Mozeliak has begun the process of revamping the Angels, but will he get a chance to finish the job?

2. Can the pitching staff continue to make progress?

One of the biggest problems for the Angels has been a distinct lack of pitching. That continued to be the case last season, as Angels pitchers posted a 4.51 ERA through August 11, 24th in the majors. Those struggles led to Mozeliak letting their pitching and bullpen coaches go as he looked to modernize the staff.

That decision worked as the Angels' pitching drastically improved from Aug. 12 through the end of the year, posting a 3.73 ERA, 13th in the majors. The rotation in particular took a huge step forward as their 3.15 ERA was the third-best in the majors over the final few weeks. Now they have to prove that success was not just a fluke and carry the momentum into 2027.

3. How much, and when, will Kroenke spend?

Kroenke is used to having success with his other professional teams. The Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche have all won championships under his ownership.

While Kroenke has been able to bankroll winning teams, the Angels are a work in progress. Throwing money around in free agency, at least at this point, may not be enough. However, if Kroenke is willing to spend the money necessary to modernize their farm system and development, his investment could pay off handsomely in the coming years. The Angels may then be able to meet their objective of building a sustainable contender with homegrown talent.