3 decisions Angels GM Perry Minasian must make to justify contract extension

It's time for Perry Minasian to really show the Angels what he's made of.

It was shockingly announced that the 44-year-old is here to stay in Orange County for another few years, signing a contract extension through the 2026 season. Although Minasian does not have the best owner in baseball to work with, it's a bit head-scratching to figure out why the organization is eager to keep him around. Since taking over Los Angeles before the 2021 season, the Halos have come nowhere close to being a .500 club. This year, the Angels are on track for one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

Alright, well, how about the farm system? How strong are Minasian's Minor League teams doing? Caden Dana and Christian Moore are both inside the MLB.com Top 100 prospects in baseball, but besides that there is very little to show any hope for the organization's future. The Angels' farm system is ranked the second-worst out of 30 in Major League Baseball, jumping up one spot after beginning the 2024 campaign in last place.

There is very little for Perry Minasian to be proud of so far into his tenure. What are three things he needs to do in order to justify keeping him in the front office for another two seasons?