Angels Face Free Agency Delay Amid Ownership Change
The Los Angeles Angels may be unable to make major offseason moves before their proposed sale to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment receives MLB approval, expected no earlier than December.
On November 3, 2026, the Los Angeles Angels were facing uncertainty over their offseason plans as the proposed sale of the team to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment awaited approval from Major League Baseball. The approval process is expected to continue into 2027, with the team previously saying it may not be completed until the end of the first quarter.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal said the Angels are not expected to receive approval before December, limiting their ability to make decisions. That could affect their pursuit of free agents, including pitcher Tarik Skubal, whose agent may not wait for the team if an agreement can be reached before the scheduled December 1 lockout.
The club’s immediate task is to appoint a president of baseball operations, followed by hiring a general manager and manager. The Angels dismissed manager Kurt Suzuki on October 21 after the franchise’s first season with 100 losses. Interim general manager John Mozeliak has said he intends to hand the role to people committed to the organization for the long term; he is not expected to stay on as general manager.