Angels fire GM Perry Minasian, hire longtime Cardinals executive John Mozeliak

The Los Angeles Angels announced the firing of general manager Perry Minasian and hiring of John Mozeliak as the team's "Baseball Operations Consultant" and interim general manager.

Mozeliak replaces Minasian, joining the Angels after spending 30 years with the St. Louis Cardinals, including 18 as the head of the club's baseball operations.

He will be tasked with overseeing the day-to-day baseball operations for the team while also "refining a baseball operations strategy."

Mozeliak is not expected to be the full-time replacement as general manager but instead will help assist the team in its search for a new general manager, according to the announcement made by club president Molly Jolly.

“John is one of the most accomplished and respected baseball executives with a proven track record of building a winning organization,” Jolly said in a statement. “For three decades, he constructed one of baseball’s most respected organizations, combining strong leadership with a commitment to player development and organizational excellence.”

Mozeliak had signed a contract extension with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023 that lasted through the 2025 season. The team suffered its first two losing seasons during Mozeliak's tenure, leading to him stepping down from the role as his contract expired.

Minasian had been with the Angels since 2020, following the firing of Billy Eppler. Minasian initially signed a four-year contract before signing a two-year extension in August 2024.

“Perry has been a valued leader who worked tirelessly over the last six years to strengthen our baseball operations department,” Jolly said in a statement. “I am grateful for his dedication, insight and many contributions to our organization.”

The Angels have compiled a 418-534 overall record since 2020.

The team is currently 34-48 through the first 82 games of the season, sitting in last place in the American League West standings. The Angels are seven games behind the division-leading Seattle Mariners.

There’s been a sense of frustration for a portion of the Angels’ fan base, including groups of fans who sit in the upper deck of home games shirtless, waving their shirts while asking for team owner Arte Moreno to sell the team.