Former Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is finalizing a deal to join the San Francisco Giants' coaching staff, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. The 73-year-old is expected to work with the team's infielders after spending 2025 recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery.

The Giants are still determining the particulars of Washington's role. The longtime third-base coach will join the staff of rookie manager Tony Vitello, who transitioned from coaching the Tennessee Volunteers.

Washington managed the Angels during the 2024 season but spent much of 2025 away from the team following heart surgery. He was informed at season's end that he would not return to the managerial position.

Washington stated near the end of the season that he was in good health and expressed a desire to continue managing. He previously led the Texas Rangers to back-to-back World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011.

The veteran coach has long been regarded as one of baseball's best infield instructors. He drew rave reviews from All-Star-caliber players during extended stints with the Atlanta Braves from 2017-23 and Oakland Athletics from 1996-2006 and 2015-16.

In San Francisco, Washington will work primarily with Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman and star shortstop Willy Adames. He will also assist Rafael Devers, the slugging third baseman adjusting to first base after joining the Giants.

USA Today first reported Washington joining the Giants' coaching staff. The addition provides San Francisco with one of the game's most respected infield coaches as Vitello begins his first season managing at the professional level.

Washington's health recovery allows him to continue his decorated coaching career. His experience includes nearly three decades of developing elite infielders across multiple organizations.