Baseball legend Albert Pujols is reportedly heading into an interview with the Houston Astros this week, eyeing their open managerial spot. You heard that right, one of the greatest to ever step on an MLB field is looking to take the helm of a big-league club, according to The Athletic.
The Struggle To Get That MLB Gig
This ain’t his first rodeo either. Pujols was in the running for both the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres managerial gigs just last season. But he didn’t get either one. The Padres ended up picking Craig Stammen, and while the Angels might’ve been interested, reports say they couldn’t nail down contract terms, so they went with Kurt Suzuki instead. So, two swings and misses, but he’s stepping up to the plate again with the Astros.
He’s Already Got Championship Rings As A Manager, Seriously
Now, don’t let those past rejections fool you into thinking he’s not ready. Pujols might not have managed in the big leagues, but he’s got the skipper experience, and get this: he’s a winner. After hanging up his cleats in 2022, he took over as manager for the Leones del Escogido down in the Dominican Republic in 2024. And what did he do? He led that team to victory in the Serie Final during the 2024-25 season *and* the 2025 Caribbean Series. That’s a serious track record, folks. This dude knows how to win championships as a manager, not just as a player.
So, the Astros are talking to a legend who’s already proven he can lead a team to a title from the dugout. This isn’t just a big name, it’s a guy who knows what it takes to get to the top. The baseball world’s gonna be watching closely to see if Houston makes the move and brings in a manager with actual championship experience at the helm. Will the third time be the charm for Pujols? We’ll be waiting to see how this plays out for the Astros.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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