The Los Angeles Angels have hired Kurt Suzuki, their former catcher, to be their next manager, a high-ranking official told USA TODAY Sports. The person, with direct knowledge of the decision, spoke only on the condition of anonymity since the announcement has not been made public.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels have decided to hire former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press.

From Aaron Boone stepping out of the TV booth to Stephen Vogt's rapid rise in Cleveland, the requirements for MLB managers have fundamentally changed as teams prioritize front office alignment.