62-100 Record: The Angels’ 12-Year Playoff Drought Is Forcing Out Manager Kurt Suzuki

The Los Angeles Angels officially declined manager Kurt Suzuki’s contract option for the 2027 season, making the move public on Wednesday. This comes after another brutal year for the team, pushing the front office to make a big decision about their future.

Mozeliak Speaks: A “Thoughtful” Decision to Move On

Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak wasn’t shy about the thought process behind the shake-up. He stated, “As we look toward 2027 and beyond, I have had thoughtful conversations internally and with Kroenke Sports & Entertainment’s leadership about the future of Angels Baseball and the direction of our organization.” It sounds like they’re really trying to figure things out over there. Mozeliak made it clear these talks are what “shaped the decision to seek a new manager and coaching staff for the 2027 season.” He gave Suzuki props though, saying Kurt “earned tremendous respect in our clubhouse” and “cares about our players.” Mozeliak even believes the 62-100 record wasn’t “a true reflection of his abilities as a manager.” Still, a change is a change. They did offer Suzuki a role as a special assistant, so his insight might still be around.

Another Year, Another Playoff Miss For Anaheim

Let’s be real, the numbers don’t lie. The Angels wrapped up their 2026 season with a truly rough 62-100 record. That is just brutal. What’s even tougher for Angels fans? This marks their 12th consecutive year missing the playoffs. Yeah, you read that right. Twelve straight years. That kind of drought demands action, and clearly, the organization decided Suzuki was the one to move on from in their search for a new direction.

With the managerial spot now open and the search for a new coaching staff underway for 2027, it’ll be interesting to see what the Angels do next. They’ve got a massive hole to fill if they want to break that brutal playoff streak.

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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.