Ron Washington has not publicly shared the nature of the health concern that forced him to turn over managing duties to bench coach Ray Montgomery on a day-to-day basis. But there are some reasons to be optimistic that Washington will be back in an Angels uniform soon.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely because of health issues, and bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage Friday night’s series opener against the Houston Astros.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is stepping away from the team indefinitely due to a health concern, the club confirmed Friday. The 73-year-old veteran will not be in the dugout for the foreseeable future,