Interim GM John Mozeliak Explains Why He Returned to Baseball With Angels
Summary
John Mozeliak, former St. Louis Cardinals executive, returned to baseball as the interim general manager of the Los Angeles Angels. He aims to help the team improve after a long streak of losing seasons and is involved in drafting players and trades while searching for a permanent general manager.Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Angels have lost for 11 seasons in a row, the longest active losing streak in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- John Mozeliak left the Cardinals front office in September 2025, planning to step away from baseball management.
- Mozeliak returned because he is motivated to help the Angels turn their team into a winner.
- As interim GM, he managed the MLB Draft and trade deadline for the Angels.
- The Angels drafted Jared Grindlinger, a player who can both pitch and hit, which is a new approach for the team.
- The Angels traded players like catcher Logan O'Hoppe, right fielder Jo Adell, and pitcher Kirby Yates during the trade deadline.
- Mozeliak is helping to find a new permanent general manager but has not started formal interviews yet.
- His contract as interim GM is through the end of this year, and his future role is not yet decided.
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