Angels' Manager Ron Washington Takes Indefinite Leave

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington, 73, is stepping away indefinitely from managing the team due to an undisclosed health concern. Bench coach Ray Montgomery will assume managerial duties starting with Friday night's game against the Houston Astros. Washington will remain with the team in a non-dugout role, watching games from a suite at Angel Stadium. In his two seasons at the helm, Washington has led the Angels to a 99-137 record and previously managed the Texas Rangers to two AL pennants. The Angels currently stand at 36-38, third in the AL West, and trail the American League's third wild-card spot by two games. The organization and fans are wishing Washington a speedy recovery as the team continues its playoff pursuit.