Angels Manager Ron Washington Out Indefinitely because of Health Concerns
- Ron Washington, the manager of the Angels, is taking an indefinite leave from the team because of health issues, as announced before their game against the Houston Astros on Friday.
- Angels manager Ron Washington, aged 73, showed signs of fatigue and breathing difficulties following a four-game series against the Yankees, prompting him to undergo medical evaluations in Southern California after receiving clearance from Yankees medical staff.
- Bench coach Ray Montgomery, 55, who briefly managed in 2022, assumed interim managerial duties starting Friday night's series opener versus the Astros while Washington watched from the general manager's suite.
- General manager Perry Minasian emphasized, "We want to make sure he’s 100% before he’s back in the dugout and managing," noting the importance of health over all else and uncertainty about Washington's return timing.
- The Angels entered Friday's game with a 36-38 record, trailing the Astros by 6 1/2 games in the AL West and remain in contention for a wild card spot under Montgomery's interim leadership.
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Ron Washington undergoes medical studies after experiencing fatigue; Ray Montgomery assumes temporary
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