Los Angeles Angels supervisor Ron Washington won’t be returning to the bench anytime quickly.
Invoice Shaikin of the Los Angeles Occasions reported that the Angels introduced that Washington would stay on medical go away for the remainder of the season. Sam Blum from The Athletic additional reported that common supervisor Perry Minasian had spoken with Washington a number of occasions on Friday and that the information was “lucky” and Washington is aware of what he must do to be able to return to well being.
Washington had left the Angels on June 20 because of what was referred to as a “well being concern.” Whereas no additional particulars as to what precisely is ailing Washington have come forth, this information is a change from Monday, when Minasian stated that he anticipated Washington again “quickly.”
In the meantime, interim supervisor Ray Montgomery will handle the crew for the remainder of the season with former utility infielder Ryan Goins taking on because the Angels bench coach.Â
In concept, Washington could possibly be again on the Angels bench for the 2026 season. Though he’s within the last assured 12 months of his contract, the crew holds an possibility for subsequent 12 months. Washington has made an influence on the roster within the year-and-a-half he managed the Angels as he has modified the tradition surrounding the clubhouse. These outcomes have additionally manifested within the standings because the Angels enter play on Friday with a 40-40 report.
Nonetheless, at 73 years previous, there isn’t any assure that Washington will need to undergo the trials of one other main league season. This newest well being scare might influence his determination even when the Angels need to carry him again.
