Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels are turning to Ron Washington, hiring the veteran manager after another losing season, while the franchise waits to find out if star player Shohei Ohtani will depart in free agency.
The Angels announced the hiring Wednesday night. The 71-year-old spent the last five seasons as third base coach for the Atlanta Braves.
He served as manager of the Texas Rangers from 2007 through 2014. Washington led the Rangers to back-to-back American League titles in 2010 and 2011. The Rangers lost to the San Francisco Giants in five games in the first World Series trip.