On Tuesday, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona was hospitalized and will miss the second game of the team’s road trip. Francona, who is in his eighth season as the Indians’ manager, was admitted to a local hospital for further testing and observation.
The Indians released a statement that said Francona had been feeling ill for several days and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The team did not provide any additional details about Francona’s condition or the type of tests he was undergoing.
Francona has been a key part of the Indians’ success over the past few years, leading the team to three consecutive American League Central Division titles. He is widely respected in the baseball community for his ability to manage a team and develop players.
The Indians have not yet announced who will manage the team in Francona’s absence. Bench coach Brad Mills is expected to take over in the interim. Mills has been with the Indians since 2013 and has served as Francona’s bench coach since 2016.
The Indians have had a rough start to the season, and Francona’s absence could be a major setback for the team. However, the team is hopeful that Francona will make a full recovery and return to the dugout soon.
The Indians will continue their road trip with a game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night. The team wishes Francona a speedy recovery and hopes he will be back in the dugout soon.
