Angels’ manager Ron Washington out for the season due to an undisclosed medical condition

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be stepping away for the remainder of the season due to an undisclosed medical issue. The announcement was made on Friday, marking a significant moment as Washington, who is 73, is the oldest manager currently in Major League Baseball. He has been out of action for the past week after experiencing shortness of breath and notable fatigue during a four-game series against the New York Yankees, which concluded on June 19. Following these health concerns, he returned to Southern California for evaluation and was subsequently placed on medical leave.

In Washington’s absence, bench coach Ray Montgomery has been appointed as the interim manager. Ryan Goins, previously the infield coach, has been promoted to the position of bench coach. Washington boasts a managerial record of 664 wins and 611 losses over ten seasons, with a history that includes eight years with the Texas Rangers and two with the Angels. He led the Rangers to consecutive World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011 before stepping down in 2014.

After a hiatus, he returned to coaching roles with the Athletics and the Atlanta Braves, contributing to the Braves’ 2021 World Series win. As for the Angels, they entered Friday’s matchup against the Washington Nationals with a balanced record of 40-40, having won three consecutive games and seven out of their last ten. This performance has exceeded expectations, considering the team’s struggles over the past nine seasons, which included a record of ten non-playoff years. Montgomery, a native of Westchester County, New York, is taking on his first managerial role after serving various capacities within the organization since 2020.

Goins, who has a background of eight seasons in the major leagues, was hired as the infield coach ahead of the 2024 season by Washington.