Add the Orioles to the listing of groups with curiosity in future Corridor of Famer Albert Pujols for his or her open managerial place. The O’s have expressed curiosity in Pujols however have but to formally interview him, in response to ESPN. The MLB veteran is reportedly additionally in talks with the Angels, his longtime group, about their opening.

Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias was a scout with the Cardinals when Pujols starred in St. Louis as a participant.  

Anticipated to contend for the World Collection this yr, Baltimore as a substitute went 75-87 and completed in final place within the AL East. Erstwhile supervisor Brandon Hyde was fired with the group’s document sitting at 15-28 on Might 17. The O’s performed higher underneath interim supervisor Tony Mansolino (60-59), however not higher sufficient to cease Elias from on the lookout for a brand new full-time skipper.

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Pujols, 45, retired following the 2022 season and final yr gained a championship with Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League. It was his managerial debut. Pujols is slated to handle the Dominican Republic in subsequent spring’s World Baseball Traditional. 

In elements of twenty-two seasons, Pujols batted .296/.374/.544 with 703 dwelling runs and 117 stolen bases. He’s an 11-time All-Star who gained three MVPs, two Gold Gloves, six Silver Sluggers, and two World Collection titles. Pujols can be eligible for the Corridor of Fame in 2028.

The O’s and Angels are two of eight groups with out a supervisor, becoming a member of the Braves, Giants, Nationals, Padres, Rockies, and Twins.