"Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate to be the manager of the Los Angeles Angels, a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Pujols, though, is scheduled to interview for the San Diego Padres' managerial vacancy on Wednesday, a source told ESPN. The Baltimore Orioles have also previously reached out with interest, though an interview has not been scheduled, a source said."
"Pujols is held in high regard by the Padres' two most influential players -- Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. Pujols is currently a special assistant for the Angels, as part of a 10-year, $10 million contract that was triggered after he retired in 2022. He interviewed with Angels general manager Perry Minasian in St. Louis on Oct. 9, but the two sides are no longer in talks, which was first reported by the New York Post."
"The Angels have since granted permission to the Padres to interview Pujols, which was first reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Pujols has expressed strong interest in managing at the big league level for years and led a Dominican winter ball team, the Leones del Escogido, to a championship in January. Pujols was previously named manager for his native Dominican Republic in next year's World Baseball Classic, though he would likely rescind that role if he lands a big league job this offseason."
Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate to manage the Los Angeles Angels and is scheduled to interview with the San Diego Padres for their managerial vacancy. The Baltimore Orioles have previously shown interest but have not scheduled an interview. The Padres are among eight teams searching for a new manager after Mike Shildt's retirement. Pujols is respected by Padres players Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. Pujols serves as a special assistant for the Angels under a 10-year, $10 million contract triggered after his 2022 retirement. He led the Leones del Escogido to a Dominican winter ball championship and was named manager for the Dominican Republic in the next World Baseball Classic.
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