Angels Make Major Coaching Decision After Ron Washington News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Jun 27, 2025 7:15 PM ET

The Los Angeles Angels are still in the AL Wild Card race, which is significant for a club that hasn't made the playoffs since 2014. However, they've had to stay afloat without manager Ron Washington since he stepped away with a medical issue before Saturday's game against the Houston Astros.

Los Angeles is 4-2 over that stretch with bench coach Ray Montgomery at the helm. It lost its series against the Astros before sweeping the Boston Red Sox in three games.

The organization announced an update about Washington's situation before Friday night's series opener against the Washington Nationals at home, via The Athletic's Sam Blum.

"News: Ron Washington will not return this season, the Angels announced," he reported. "He’s been out with a medical issue the last week. Ray Montgomery will remain as interim manager."

The Angels are 40-40 and are one game out of a Wild Card spot.

News: Ron Washington will not return this season, the Angels announced.

He’s been out with a medical issue the last week. Ray Montgomery will remain as interim manager.
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) June 27, 2025

The team is keeping Washington's health details private, via MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger.

"The Angels won’t say specifically what Ron Washington’s medical issue is, but Perry Minasian said he talked to him three times today and the health news is 'fortunate,'" he reported. "Washington knows what he needs to do to get healthy."

Right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano (5-5, 3.39 ERA) will pitch for Los Angeles against Washington right-hander Jake Irvin (6-3, 4.18 ERA) on Friday night.

After this series, the Angels will hit the road to take on the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays before hosting the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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