It appears that Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona may be considering retirement after planning multiple operations with the team. Francona, who has been with the Indians since 2013, has been a key part of the team’s success in recent years. He has led the team to two American League Central Division titles, two American League Championship Series appearances, and a World Series appearance in 2016.
However, Francona has recently been dealing with a number of health issues. He has had multiple surgeries over the past year, including a procedure to repair a hernia and a procedure to repair a torn labrum in his hip. He also had a procedure to repair a torn tendon in his right ankle.
The health issues have caused Francona to miss time during the season, and he has had to take extended leaves of absence. He was forced to miss the entire month of May this year due to his health issues.
Given the health issues and the amount of time he has had to miss due to them, it appears that Francona may be considering retirement. He is currently under contract with the Indians through the 2021 season, but it is unclear if he will be able to fulfill his contract.
If Francona does decide to retire, it would be a huge loss for the Indians. He has been an integral part of the team’s success in recent years and his leadership and experience will be sorely missed. It will be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks and months as Francona makes his decision.
