Former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus is back in the game spending one year away from the dugout.
Ausmus was hired as new manager of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Ausmus, 49, spent the 2018 season as special assistant to Angels general manager Billy Eppler after the Tigers chose not to renew his contract following the 2017 season.
Ausmus is replacing Mike Scioscia, who managed the Angels from 2000-2018.
"Ultimately, Brad's balance of connectivity, communication and leadership skills, as well as his understanding of evolving strategies and probabilistic approach to decision-making led us to him," Eppler said in a statement.