With Ron Washington returning to Texas, where he led the Rangers to their first World Series appearance, the Angels' manager revealed why he's on medical leave.

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Ron Washington revealed that he underwent quadruple-bypass heart bypass surgery eight weeks ago — a major medical procedure that will keep him out of the dugout for the remainder of the 2025 season. Bench coach Ray Montgomery has been managing the Angels on an interim basis ever since.

In addition, the 73-year-old manager revealed to reporters that he's quit smoking since undergoing surgery. He sounded optimistic about being able to return to his job next season.

"If Perry (Minasian, the Angels' general manager) will have me back, I'm certainly willing t

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