“There wasn’t one phase of the game we’ve been good,’’ Minasian said. “It’s not something I thought would happen three weeks ago."
Maddon, in the final year of a three-year, $12 million contract, had a $4 million option or $1 million buyout in 2023. He was hopeful he’d finish his career in the Angels organization. He let it be known this spring that he wanted a contract extension. The Angels refused, believing all along they would fire him if they failed to make the playoffs.