The Angels have finalized their 2026 coaching staff, adding Darryl Scott as assistant pitching coach, Dom Chiti as bullpen coach, and Derek Florko as assistant hitting coach. General manager Perry Minasian confirmed these hires, marking significant changes for Kurt Suzuki's inaugural season as manager. Scott previously served as the Rockies' lead pitching coach, while Chiti makes an internal promotion after functioning as the minor league pitching coordinator. Florko, moving up from the farm system, will work alongside first-time hitting coach Brady Anderson.

By the Numbers
  • The Rockies finished 2025 with a 5.99 ERA, the highest in MLB.
  • The Angels' relievers recorded a 4.86 ERA, ranking them ahead of only the Rockies and Nationals.
Yes, But

Scott's hiring comes despite the Rockies' poor pitching performance; he had to work with a less talented roster. It remains to be seen how these changes can improve the Angels' pitching, considering their relievers also struggled last season.

State of Play
  • Kenley Jansen is a free agent, leaving a gap in the Angels' bullpen.
  • Reid Detmers is moving to the rotation, further impacting the bullpen's composition.
What's Next

The Angels are likely to pursue additional relief pitchers, potentially looking to re-sign Jansen to bolster their bullpen for the upcoming season. The focus on improving pitching should be a priority for the new coaching staff.

Bottom Line

The Angels' coaching shakeup, led by experienced hires, aims to address pitching woes as they prepare for a season of rebuilding and improvement. Their success will depend on effectively integrating new strategies and talent into a struggling bullpen.