Ron Washington will not manage the Angels for an indefinite period of time due to a health concern, reports Sam Blum of The Athletic. He will attend tonight’s game against the Astros and will watch from the suite. Bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage for however long Washington is unavailable.
Shortly before reporting the news on Washington, Blum noted that the Angels were holding a players-only meeting. GM Perry Minasian is expected to address the media shortly. Mike DiGiovanna relayed a comment from Minasian that Washington has not felt well for the past few days.
Washington, 73, is in his second season leading the Halos. They lost a franchise-record 99 games a year ago but have been far more competitive this season. They’re taking a 36-38 record into this weekend’s set against Houston. They’re in third place in the AL West, 6.5 games back of the Astros. They’re only two games out in what remains a jumbled Wild Card picture. Their -60 run differential is fourth-worst in the American League, but only the White Sox and A’s seem firmly out of the race in the AL.
Montgomery has been the Halos’ bench coach since 2022. He has held the position under each of Joe Maddon, Phil Nevin and Washington. Montgomery spent some time as acting manager during the ’22 campaign when Nevin was suspended for 10 games for his role in a benches-clearing brawl against the Mariners. The 55-year-old has never held a full managerial position but has been mentioned as a candidate in the past — including during the 2023 hiring process that eventually led to Washington. MLBTR sends best wishes to Wash on a speedy recovery.
Get well Wash!!
Indeed. Whatever it is Wash, your family and health come first. Take your time to get right, Sir. You have made a hell of an imprint on this team.
Indeed. Did anyone expect the Angels to be 2 GB in WC race at this point in the season? Get well Wash!
I did
This is somewhat unusual. Hopefully Washington is well. It would seem to be a good sign he’s able to watch from the stands.
KrukHimOut: No, it’s sadly not at all unusual for a 73yo man to become ill.
That’s not what I’m referring to. But thanks.
Kruk: Then what were you referring to? After all, the piece is about a 73yo man becoming ill.
Blue the article didn’t specify. It could be illness, could also be a condition, disorder, disease, syndrome, or various other health concerns such as cancer. All we can do is hope the 73 year old man recovers and is back to feeling himself soon.
Disorders, diseases, and cancers are synonyms for illness. But go ahead, argue over semantics if that’s your thing.
Well this sucks. From all of Braves Country we will be praying,
Get well Wash
Get well real real soon!!
Prayers for Ron Washington, his family and Angels Organization!
Get well, Wash…for you and your family!!!
Ron was managing the angels really well but my guess is he had a stroke or heart attack which is why he can watch the game
Nver had a stroke or heart attack have you ? I have and I can tell you recovery doesn’t happen that fast.
More likely a tachycardia or a TIA than a heart attack or a stroke. If they have him on a heart monitor, for example, they wouldn’t want him on the field but a team suite would be fine.
We don’t know the extent of Washington’s illness — patient privacy laws, y’know. The AP did report that Washington was treated by the Yankees’ medical staff after the Thursday getaway game and allowed to fly home with the Angels.
The man has forgotten more about baseball than all of us combined remember. One of the best fungo hitters ever. Get well, Chief!
Maybe that’s the problem. He’s forgotten too much baseball.
He’s a great guy in the baseball world, I hope he gets well soon!
“Health concern”
Could mean anything. Hopefully not too serious.
That team would make even a well man ill.
How is this not a top story over Rowdy or Didier Fuentes
scary
fingers crossed
great in-game manager. unlike many he seems to pay attention to the flow of a game and will actually deviate from a rigid pitching plan
Best wishes from one of your first fans (from ’82 Twins).
It’s not hard to manage – tell him Wash. Wash – it’s incredibly hard.
I want to say he’s sick of what he’s seeing but seriously, hope all gets better, Wash.
Get better Wash, as a Mariners fan always enjoyed facing your teams and always tune in for your post game interviews.
Brin in Torii Hunter to manage!
Get well soon, Wash. Baseball still needs you!
Hopefully he is not addicted to the white powder again.
It’s that when you’ve abused your organs for so long, your body will have troubles functioning as you get older. It is what it is…
Get well soon Ron.
LOL toxic franchise gettin to ol Wash. Poor guy. He knew what he was signing up for. Imagine being this terrible of a franchise, in LA, with big ol pocket books. Thanks Dipoto.
Yep thanks DiPoto you have done a great job in Seattle. From all the trades you have made some good some not so much. Your drafts have been totally on point. Can’t wait to see what you do in a couple weeks. Maybe you can pry one of the LHPers from the White Sox. Get it done before the draft.
Wash rules
Angels been killing me for years. Get better Wash.
Now the team will start winning.
Get better Wash!
A story straight from the movie Major league.
A flu, a cold, allowed
Hope he’s ok, love you Wash!
Hope he’s OK, but the Angel’s are better off without him. Literally one of the worst Managers of all time!
Statistics and game planning are absolutely vital preparation for a big league game, but Ron knows, once the game is underway, what unfolds in front of your eyes is usually more important.
For a Starting Pitcher, To have that old man come all the way out of the dugout, look you in the eye, ask if you can finish the inning for him, then make his decision based on that answer must be one of the most inspirational experiences in MLB
I hate to see him go out sick but I was expecting his termination. He has made some awful lineups this season and poor in-game decisions. I wish him a speedy recovery from what ever his illness is and hope he spends his quality time with his family.
Yer nuts. Wash is the best thing to happen to the Angels since Mike Trout.
Teamspirit – The Angels’ win/loss record under Washington says you’re wrong. And thanks for the personal attack.
Win/loss record is only a part of it. Sorry, I hurt your feelings.
So please tell me what else matters in the course of a season. I’m guessing you’re an effort trophy guy.
I don’t know you so you don’t have the ability to hurt my feelings. I was simply pointing out that you’re a jerk.
This is too stressful of a job for a 73 year old. Is Skip Schumacher available?
Crack is whack kids
I am surprised Halo11Fan hasn’t chimed in. He has been on here before proclaiming he gets email from MLB GM’s. Surely he’d know what is the reason behind the leave of absence..
He must be to busy getting private tours of museums.