Overview

• He has been on medical leave since late June following quadruple bypass surgery, with Ray Montgomery serving as interim manager.
• Washington told The Athletic he has not yet spoken with Arte Moreno or GM Perry Minasian and wants a face-to-face discussion about the job.
• He says his health will not prevent a return, citing daily cardio work, a goal of completing rehab by December, and that he has quit smoking.
• The Angels hold a 2026 club option on Washington that remains undecided, and uncertainty also extends to Montgomery’s role and Minasian’s contract timeline.
• The team is closing another losing year at 72-88 with two games remaining after sitting 40-40 when Washington stepped away.