"The Angels' managerial search has earned plenty of headlines in recent weeks after the team decided neither Ron Washington nor Ray Montgomery would return in 2026. Albert Pujols seemed to be next in line, but the sides couldn't come to terms on a contract. Torii Hunter was seen as the fallback if Pujols didn't work out, but he was also removed from consideration. Suzuki was announced as the new skipper on Tuesday."
"After a few years as a minor league pitching coach in Arizona, Enright worked as the Diamondbacks' assistant pitching coach in 2022. He held that role through 2023. He became the pitching coach of the Angels in 2024. Los Angeles ranked 26th in ERA in Enright's first season. The pitching staff had the second-lowest strikeout rate and the second-highest walk rate. The Angels weren't much better this past season, finishing 28th in ERA. They had the fourth-lowest strikeout rate and the highest walk rate."
Los Angeles expects an almost entirely new coaching staff for 2026, with Kurt Suzuki hired as manager on a one-year contract. Several coaches, including hitting coach Johnny Washington and pitching coach Barry Enright, are not being brought back. The one-year managerial deal could complicate staffing since candidates often seek greater stability. Enright's tenure included the Angels ranking 26th in ERA in 2024 and 28th in 2025, with among the lowest strikeout rates and highest walk rates. Washington previously served as a major-league hitting coach and joined the Angels in 2024.
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