BREAKING NEWS Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington forced to step away due to health concerns
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington has been forced to step away from the team due to health concerns.
General manager Perry Minasian revealed to reporters on Friday that the 73-year-old will take an indefinite leave of absence.
He will still be around the team but won't be present in the dugout at games as he deals with an undisclosed health problem.
Ray Montgomery, the team's bench coach, will take charge in the meantime. His first game will be Friday night against the Houston Astros.
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