ARLINGTON, Texas — Ron Washington smiled and joked his way through his first press conference in more than two months, and he ended it with a bang.

The Angels’ manager lifted his shirt to show the scars from his quadruple bypass surgery.

Washington has been on a medical leave since June 20, but the team left it up to him to disclose the nature of the issue once he was ready. That day came on Monday, when Washington joined the Angels in Texas, and detailed what he had gone through.

Washington, whose medical leave will extend for the rest of this season, said he would like to come back and manage the Angels next season. His contract currently contains an option for next season. Washington said it’s up to General Manager Perry Minasian, but he left no question about his desire.

“Without a

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