The Angels Have Hired Ron Washington, His First Managerial Job Since 2014

Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington (37) reaches for a ball before a baseball game against the New York Mets in Atlanta on Aug. 21, 2023. John Bazemore/AP Photo

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington to be their new manager Wednesday, Nov. 8, turning to a veteran baseball mind in an attempt to end nearly a decade of losing.

The 71-year-old Washington became the majors’ oldest current manager and only the second active Black manager, joining Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers.