Angels fire GM Minasian; tab Mozeliak for revamp
The Los Angeles Angels have dismissed General Manager Perry Minasian and appointed John Mozeliak to lead a team revamp.
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The Los Angeles Angels have fired General Manager Perry Minasian following another disappointing season. To facilitate a revamp of the organization, the team has brought in John Mozeliak.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and MLB.com emphasizes the dismissal of Minasian. MLB Trade Rumors and ESPN further specify that Mozeliak has been hired as an interim GM and consultant.
Future developments center on the team's revamp under Mozeliak's leadership and the recovery of Blake Snell, who recently threw a successful bullpen session according to NBC Sports.
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Quick answers
Who replaced Perry Minasian?
John Mozeliak has been hired as the interim GM and consultant to lead the team's revamp.
Why was Perry Minasian fired?
According to The New York Times, Minasian was dismissed amid another disappointing season.
Is there any update on Blake Snell?
NBC Sports reports that Snell threw a successful bullpen session regarding his elbow.
Coverage (7)
- Angels fire GM Minasian; tab Mozeliak for revamp www.espn.com · 28m ago
- In a stunning move, former Cardinals exec John Mozeliak named LA Angels interim GM STLtoday.com · 57m ago
- Angels fire general manager Perry Minasian amid another disappointing season The New York Times · 2h ago
- Blake Snell (elbow) throws successful bullpen NBC Sports · 2h ago
- Angels dismiss general manager Minasian MLB.com · 2h ago
- Angels fire GM Minasian, bring in Mozeliak as consultant ESPN · 2h ago
- Angels Fire GM Perry Minasian, Hire John Mozeliak As Interim GM MLB Trade Rumors · 2h ago broke it first
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