The Rebuilding of the Los Angeles Angels Under Perry Minasian

Perry Minasian, despite the Angels’ lack of success in recent years, is set to return as the general manager of the Los Angeles Angels. After a rocky four years at the helm, the Angels have decided to extend Minasian’s contract, showing faith in his ability to turn the team around.

Throughout his tenure, Minasian has faced significant challenges in trying to build a competitive team. The Angels have struggled to win games, finishing with no more than 77 wins in the past four seasons. Additionally, their farm system has been ranked as the worst in the industry, creating a lack of young talent to draw from.

Despite the team’s overall struggles, Minasian has had some successes during his time with the Angels. One of the bright spots has been the emergence of two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, who has delivered three transcendent seasons for the team. However, injuries to Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon have hindered the team’s success, and the supporting cast has not been able to step up when needed.

Under Minasian’s leadership, the Angels have made moves to acquire potential building blocks for the team’s future. Players like catcher Logan O’Hoppe, first baseman Nolan Schanuel, and shortstop Zach Neto show promise for the team’s development. Additionally, the recent draft pick of second baseman Christian Moore has already shown success in the minor leagues.

The Angels are in the midst of a transitional period, as they have not made the postseason in ten years and are on track for their ninth consecutive losing season. The team’s last playoff win was in 2009, despite the individual success of players like Trout and Ohtani. The franchise, once known for its success in the early 2000s, has struggled to find consistent success in recent years.

As Minasian continues to lead the Angels through this rebuilding phase, the team is hopeful that their young players will develop into key contributors. The recent positive reviews for the coaching staff’s work with young players are a good sign for the team’s future. With a focus on building through the draft and developing young talent, the Angels are looking to turn their fortunes around under Minasian’s guidance.