The Los Angeles Angels could be heading into a new era under incoming owner Stan Kroenke, but one familiar face may remain at the center of the franchise’s baseball operations.
According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, rival MLB executives believe John Mozeliak is likely to remain with the Angels beyond the 2026 season and continue as the club’s president of baseball operations.
“Rival MLB executives are convinced that John Mozeliak is staying put in Anaheim,” Nightengale reported, adding that recent changes to the Angels’ front office have strengthened that belief.
The potential decision would be significant given the changes taking place throughout the organization.
Mozeliak arrived in the middle of the season after the Angels dismissed Perry Minasian, initially appearing to be a short-term solution. However, his work since taking over may have convinced the franchise that he is the right person to oversee the next phase of the rebuild.
Mozeliak already started the Angels’ rebuild
One of Mozeliak’s biggest tests came at the MLB trade deadline.
Rather than simply holding onto players who could contribute in the short term, the Angels aggressively sold off several important pieces, including Logan O’Hoppe, Chase Silseth, José Soriano, Jo Adell, Brent Suter, Kirby Yates and Ryan Zeferjahn.
Several of those players had value beyond the 2026 season, making the decisions particularly significant.
Soriano, Adell and Zeferjahn were not simply short-term rentals. They were players the Angels could have retained, yet the organization chose to turn them into future assets.
That strategy suggests the franchise has accepted that another major reset is necessary.
Mozeliak helped initiate that process, acquiring prospects and MLB-ready talent in exchange for established pieces.
Kroenke could back Mozeliak’s vision
The arrival of Kroenke adds another major layer to the situation.
The new owner is expected to bring greater financial resources and a fresh organizational philosophy, but the Angels may not want to completely restart their baseball operations after Mozeliak has already begun laying the foundation for a rebuild.
Keeping Mozeliak would provide continuity during a crucial transition.
Instead of starting over with another president of baseball operations, the Angels could allow Mozeliak to continue developing the farm system, evaluating the current roster and determining which veterans fit into the team’s long-term plans.
For Angels supporters, the potential decision could signal that the organization is finally committed to a clearly defined rebuilding strategy.
After years of disappointment, the club has begun making difficult decisions to accumulate future talent.
Now, with Kroenke preparing to take control, Mozeliak could be the executive tasked with turning those moves into the foundation of the Angels’ next contender.
