The Angels are exploring ways to improve their vetting of potential employees in the wake of an investigation into pitching coach Mickey Callaway, who was suspended last week after an online publication reported multiple allegations of sexual harassment against him.
“I read a quote from [Chicago Cubs president] Jed Hoyer a couple days ago that I thought made a lot of sense — that we need to treat employees like first-round draft picks,” Angels general manager Perry Minasian said on a video call Thursday. “You know, it’s doing the extra work with all employees, similar to what we do with players.