Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington revealed Monday that he underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery shortly after going on medical leave eight weeks ago.

Washington met up with the Angels in Arlington, Texas, before the start of a three-game series between the Angels and Texas Rangers. Washington formerly managed the Rangers.

Washington, 73, said he hopes to be cleared to resume his managerial career next season.

The oldest manager in the majors also expressed that he was very thankful.

“What happened to me saved my life,” Washington said in his first public comments about his health issues.

Washington struggled with his health while the Angels played a four-game road series against the New York Yankees on June 16-19.

“This happened fast,” Washington said during a press confer

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