ANAHEIM – The Los Angeles Angels announced this Friday that Ron Washington, the team’s manager, will remain on medical leave for the rest of the 2025 season due to persistent health problems. The decision was made after evaluating the evolution of his condition, which has not shown significant improvement.
New Leadership in the Team
Given this situation, Ray Montgomery has been appointed interim manager. Ryan Goins, for his part, will take on the role of bench coach. Washington, 73, stepped away from the team on June 20, requiring specialized medical attention in New York. Perry Minasian, general manager of the Angels, emphasized that the priority is the complete recovery of the experienced strategist.Washington, known for his leadership, took the reins of the Angels at the beginning of this season with the aim of changing the team’s dynamics. Although his absence represents a challenge, the organization fully trusts Montgomery, who was already part of the coaching staff as a bench coach and has previous experience in management roles. Management did not provide specific details about Washington’s health condition, but reiterated that his overall well-being is the main concern.We are going to make sure to review every detail and that it is 100 percent before he returns to the dugout and to manage. We know how important this job is, but there are bigger things than baseball, and health is the priority.
Perry Minasian
