Los Angeles Angels supervisor Ron Washington is not going to 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 normal supervisor Perry Minasian had spoken with Washington a number of instances on Friday and that the information was “lucky” and Washington is aware of what he must do with a purpose to return to well being.
Washington had left the Angels on June 20 as a result of what was known 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 staff for the remainder of the season with former utility infielder Ryan Goins taking up because the Angels bench coach.Â
In idea, Washington may very well be again on the Angels bench for the 2026 season. Though he’s within the remaining assured yr of his contract, the staff holds an possibility for subsequent yr. Washington has made an impression 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 file.
Nevertheless, at 73 years outdated, there isn’t a assure that Washington will wish to undergo the pains of one other main league season. This newest well being scare may impression his choice even when the Angels wish to deliver him again.
