Legendary MLB slugger Albert Pujols is talking with multiple teams about becoming their next manager, but the Los Angeles Angels are no longer one of them. The New York Post‘s Jon Heyman broke the news on Monday, indicating that the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres are still considering Pujols. “The Angels and their original first choice to manage, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols, have broken off talks after a few differences came up in early conversations,” Heyman wrote. “Pujols is drawing interest from the Padres and reportedly also the Orioles to manage now. Pujols was the Angels’ top choice at the start but the sides differed on coaches, resources and compensation. Parameters were discussed.” Story continues below advertisement Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate to be the Angels' manager, according to sources, but they have granted permission to at least one other team for now:On Wednesday, Pujols will interview with the Padres.https://t.co/tqyR4Yq4E7— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) October 20, 2025 “Angels executive Kurt Suzuki and Torii Hunter — a former Angels and Twins star — are among the leading managerial candidates now on a long list,” Heyman continued. “Pujols, an all-time great who played nine years with the Angels after an iconic Cardinals career, managed his team to a Winter League title and is slated to be the Dominican Republic manager in the WBC next year.” Story continues below advertisement Only one of MLB’s handful of manager vacancies have been filled this month, with the Texas Rangers hiring Skip Schumaker on October 10. The Angels, Orioles, Padres, Giants, Twins, Braves, Rockies, and Nationals are still looking.