Overview

• Washington, 73, has not felt well for the past few days and will observe tonight’s game from the suite as he steps away for an undetermined period.
• Ray Montgomery, who has served as the Angels’ bench coach since 2022, has been named acting manager in Washington’s absence.
• GM Perry Minasian is expected to address the media soon to outline Washington’s recovery plan and interim leadership structure.
• The Angels enter the weekend series 36-38 and in third place in the AL West, 6½ games behind Houston and two games out in the Wild Card race.
• Players held a private, players-only meeting before the announcement as the team adjusts to the midseason managerial change.