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Angels' Ron Washington to Miss Rest of Season Over Health Concerns

Ray Montgomery is installed as interim manager following Washington’s departure for health reasons

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Jun 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (37) watches from the dugout against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images/File Photo
Angels manager Ron Washington, shown talking in the dugout before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays last month at Angel Stadium, will miss the rest of the 2025 season with an unspecified medical issue. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Overview

  • The Angels announced on June 27 that Washington will not return this season after experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue during last week’s road series in New York.
  • Bench coach Ray Montgomery, 55, begins his fourth season on the Angels’ staff as interim manager.
  • Infield coach Ryan Goins, 37, has been promoted to bench coach to fill Montgomery’s previous role.
  • General Manager Perry Minasian said Washington will not rejoin the dugout until he is fully recovered.
  • Los Angeles sits at a 40-40 record at the season’s midpoint under Washington’s leadership before his health-related leave.