Ron Washington, an American professional baseball manager for the Los Angeles Angels, will miss the rest of the 2025 season for medical reasons.
He was placed on medical leave with an unspecified medical condition on June 20, and his team announced on June 27 that the 73-year-old manager will miss the remainder of the season.
On July 17, 1970, the Kansas City Royals signed Ron, and he spent the next ten seasons in the minor leagues with three different organizations, including the Royals, Mets, and Dodgers.
He joined the Minnesota Twins in 1981 and remained with the team until 1986. Similarly, he had played one season each with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, and Houston Astros.
Most of his playing career was spent as a middle infielder, and after retiring from professional baseball, he worked with the New York Mets for five years.
The Oakland Athletics hired him as a first base coach in 1996, under his former Astros manager, Art Howe. He was credited for developing much of the A’s young infield talent in the last decade.
Ron joined the Texas Rangers on November 6, 2006, where he became the first manager in franchise history to win a playoff series on October 12, 2010.
He announced his resignation as manager of the Rangers and joined the Oakland Athletics as the A’s third base coach on August 24, 2015.
Afterward, the Atlanta Braves hired him as their new third base coach, and he won his first World Series championship on November 2, 2021.
The Los Angeles Angels hired him in November 2023 and announced that he would be out indefinitely due to health issues.
We’re going to make sure we cross every T, dot every I, and make sure he’s 100 percent before he’s back in the dugout and managing. We all know how important this is, but certain things are bigger than baseball, and health is obviously first and foremost.
Perry Minasian
Ron Washington to Miss Remainder Of 2025 Season As Angels Support His Recovery
Ron Washington will remain on medical leave for the rest of the 2025 season as he continues to address an unspecified health issue.
The oldest active manager in Major League Baseball has been sidelined since experiencing shortness of breath following the Angels’ series against the New York Yankees on June 19.
After returning to Southern California, Ron underwent medical testing, prompting the team to place him on leave.
The Angels organization has emphasized its support for his recovery, despite the fact that details of his condition have not been disclosed.
The fortunate part is he knows what he needs to do, and from a health standpoint, he knows how to get better. In my opinion, and I think a lot of people’s opinion, the game of baseball is 1,000 times better when Ron Washington’s part of it on a daily basis.
GM Perry Minasian
The teams take the personality of the manager, and the Angels players adopted Ron’s resilience and toughness.
Bench coach Ray Montgomery, who has served as interim manager in Ron’s absence, will continue leading the team for the remainder of the season.
He said he will determine the starting lineups moving forward and does not expect to stop reaching out to Ron for feedback. He is in the fifth year with the Angels.
Ron, in the final year of his two-year contract with a club option for 2026, remains a respected figure in the clubhouse despite his absence.
It’s obviously tough news and the focus is on Wash and making sure he gets what he needs right now. Honestly, it’s like a transactional piece. I’m looking at it as we have a game to play today. A week ago, when this started, we had the same mindset, and nothing’s really changed. And again, relative to what I was doing prior, it’s a lot of the same stuff.
Ray Montgomery
Atlanta Braves Send Support To Ron Washington
The Atlanta Braves will host the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series at Truist Park, but Ron Washington will be missing a familiar face.
Longtime baseball veteran and beloved former Braves coach Ron will be absent for the remainder of the 2025 season due to medical reasons.
Ron spent seven seasons as the Braves’ third base coach from 2017 to 2023, playing a crucial role in the team’s success, including their 2021 World Series championship run.
He remains a favorite among players, renowned for his energetic infield drills and motivational leadership.
Braves manager Brian Snitker, a close friend of Ron’s, shared his support in an interview with Channel 2’s Alison Mastrangelo.
I’ve talk to him live, I’ve text with him, I’ve told him, you know what, whatever he does I’m gonna be praying for him and hoping for the best because he’s a really good friend and I know how this affects him and we’re all concerned that you know, and all we want is for him to get, take the right steps and get back healthy and doing what he loves.
Brian Snitker
Ron has left an indelible mark on the game, and the Braves organization and fans are sending well-wishes his way as he focuses on his health.
The Braves and Angels are scheduled to play Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15 p.m., with Ron’s presence undoubtedly missed in the ballpark where he once helped build a championship culture.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Ronald Washington, the son of Robert and Fannie Washington, was born on April 29, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- During his playing career, he recorded a batting average of .261, 146 RBI, and 20 Home runs.
- Since 1972, he has been married to Gerry Washington, and they have three children: Ron Washington Jr., Emily Washington, and Robert Washington.
- His net worth is estimated to be $5 million, and he earns approximately $1 million annually.
