Washington first took over the job in 2024. The Angels finished dead-last in the AL West, going 63-99. There were reasons for optimism in 2025 given some of the young talent on the roster coupled with the signings of some veterans with a proven track record (such as Yusei Kikuchi).

The Los Angeles Angels are searching for their next manager after making the decision to fire Ron Washington. Washington is a well-liked and respected figure throughout MLB, but concerns about his health have become a major issue. Letting him go was anything but easy for the Angels.

Manager Ron Washington will not return to the Los Angeles Angels in 2026, the team announced Tuesday. Interim manager Ray Montgomery is also not expected to be back, though the team has not yet announced any changes to their staff. It is unclear if GM Perry Minasian will remain with the Angels.

A former Atlanta Braves catcher from early in Brian Snitker's tenure as manager gets to succeed Ron Washington out in Anaheim

Ron Washington won't return as Angels manager next season. The 73-year-old missed the final 88 games of this season following heart surgery.

Ron Washington, who missed most of the season after undergoing heart surgery, said he will not have his option picked up to return as Angels manager in 2026.

F ormer Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington he did not speak with owner Arte Moreno about his position in the organization before the Angels dismissed him from his managerial duties.