Overview

• The team officially declined Ron Washington’s 2026 option and confirmed interim Ray Montgomery will not be retained.
• Los Angeles said the hiring process begins immediately after a 72-90 finish that left the club last in the AL West.
• Washington missed roughly half the season after quadruple-bypass surgery and later said the move was tied to performance rather than health.
• Multiple outlets report Albert Pujols is the leading candidate, with The Athletic indicating the job could be his if he wants it and that he is expected to interview this week.
• General manager Perry Minasian’s status remains uncertain as the Angels prepare to hire their fifth full-time manager since 2018.