In June, the Los Angeles Angels introduced that supervisor Ron Washington would stay on medical depart for the remainder of the season. The staff revered his privateness and didn’t present any extra specifics on the time. The 73-year-old skipper up to date the media on his well being Monday afternoon.
Washington revealed to the Halos beat that he underwent quadruple bypass surgical procedure to take away blockages from his coronary heart valves roughly two months in the past (through Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com and Sam Blum of The Athletic). The state of affairs got here collectively rapidly, as Washington revealed he first sought medical consideration after noticing swelling round his ankles whereas the Angels have been taking part in within the Bronx from June 16-19. Washington mentioned the scary state of affairs has spurre
d him to stop smoking and enhance his food plan and sleeping habits.
The baseball lifer mentioned he expects to be totally cleared medically in December. He was unequivocal about his want to return to managing in 2026. Washington mentioned it’s his purpose “to complete what we began” with the Angels (relayed by Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register). It stands to cause the Angels will welcome him again, however the staff has not mentioned something his contract. Washington signed a two-year deal when he was employed going into the 2024 season. The membership holds an choice on his providers for 2026.
Bench coach Ray Montgomery will stay the interim supervisor for the remainder of this 12 months. The Angels have dropped a season-high eight video games beneath .500 coming into Monday’s collection in Texas. MLBTR sends our continued nicely needs to Wash as he completes his restoration.
