The Angels will not keep manager Ron Washington nor interim manager Ray Montgomery in their roles for 2026, a source confirmed Tuesday morning.
The Angels made no official announcement about the decision.
The Angels will be looking for their fifth full-time manager since Mike Scioscia stepped down following the 2018 season, following stints for Brad Ausmus, Joe Maddon, Phil Nevin and Washington. Montgomery finished the last season at the helm while Washington was on medical leave.
Washington, 73, underwent quadruple bypass surgery over the summer. He said last month that he wanted to return to the dugout in 2026, and he would be healthy enough to do so. The Angels held an option on the contract he signed prior to the 2024 season.
Montgomery is expected to be offered a position to remain in the organization.
Former Angels Torii Hunter and Albert Pujols, who have both expressed interest in becoming big-league managers, are considered candidates for the job. Both are currently employed by the Angels – Hunter as a special assistant and Pujols on a personal services contract.
More to come on this story.
