What $4 billion Angels sale means for manager Kurt Suzuki

The Los Angeles Angels are set to begin a new era in 2027 after longtime owner Arte Moreno sold the franchise to Stan Kroenke, who also owns the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche. Moreno’s 23-year run ended; he bought the Angels from the Walt Disney Company in 2003. In the meantime, the organization has already gone through major internal changes, including the June dismissal of general manager Perry Minasian. John Mozeliak is interim manager, and it’s unclear if he stays beyond this season. The new ownership timing also raises questions about manager Kurt Suzuki, who is on a one-year deal signed last winter. The article notes that the deal’s expected official timing in early 2027 could affect whether Suzuki is retained, since teams rarely hire on one-year contracts expecting a new owner’s vision to take over. Kroenke will assess after the 2026 season.