Angels Manager Ron Washington’s Sudden Medical Absence Sparks Questions and Concerns Ahead of Playoffs
Stepping into the breach has been bench coach Ray Montgomery, who’s been holding down the fort over the past week and was formally named interim manager. Meanwhile, Ryan Goins, previously the infield coach, is moving up to take Montgomery’s old spot on the bench. Washington’s managerial résumé isn’t just a long list of years—it’s the story of 664 wins and 611 losses over a decade in the big leagues, most notably with the Texas Rangers before his recent stint with the Angels.
Remember, Ron took the Rangers to back-to-back World Series battles in 2010 and 2011, before his rather sudden departure in 2014. After some time coaching with the Athletics and the Braves—yes, that 2021 World Series-winning Atlanta team—he found his way back to managing, this time on the West Coast. The Angels, at .500 (40-40) going into Friday night’s clash with the Nationals, have actually looked sharper than some expected, riding a bit of a hot streak with three straight wins since Montgomery took the helm.
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