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Albert Pujols Poised to Manage Padres Amid MLB Shakeup

10/28/2025

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Albert Pujols, a former MLB star, is close to becoming the San Diego Padres' manager.
Baltimore Orioles hired Craig Albernaz, while the Los Angeles Angels appointed Kurt Suzuki.
Pujols's strong relationships with star players and his playing career could ease the transition.
He lacks major league managerial experience but previously led a Dominican winter league team.
He is set to manage the Dominican national team in the World Baseball Classic.

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Story summary

Albert Pujols, a former MLB star, is close to becoming the San Diego Padres' manager.
Baltimore Orioles hired Craig Albernaz, while the Los Angeles Angels appointed Kurt Suzuki.
Pujols's strong relationships with star players and his playing career could ease the transition.
He lacks major league managerial experience but previously led a Dominican winter league team.
He is set to manage the Dominican national team in the World Baseball Classic.