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.
Yikes, RIP.
He’s not dead!
Rip wade bogs
I’m not either!
Wont be long now.
Do us a favor.
I feel happy!
Not cool jeeze
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!
This is somewhat unusual. Hopefully Washington is well. It would seem to be a good sign he’s able to watch from the stands.
Well this sucks. From all of Braves Country we will be praying,
Get well Wash
Get well real real soon!!
Cocaine is a hell of drug
What a scumbag reference – well done sir
He tested positive for cocaine and later was caught cheating on his wife so that leaves the door open for bad taste comments.
No, lack of good manners and civility are the excuses for tasteless comments. Fortunately, my parents raised me well.
Some people will take every opportunity to prove what a low-life they are.
I don’t think so. A man who has lived clean for a dozen years has served his time.
What is wrong with you Pallazzo?
And the rocket’s red glare-
Lots of bombs in the air!
Gave proof to the night
that we still had our flag.
Ron Washington hasn’t been popped for cocaine use in 15 years.
Then you should stop using it.
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.
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.
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.