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Terry Francona stepping away as Indians manager for rest of season for health reasons

The Cleveland Indians announced Thursday that manager Terry Francona is stepping away for the rest of the season to focus on his health and recovery.

Francona underwent foot surgery in January due to staph infection and missed most of the 2020 season due to blood clotting and gastrointestinal issues.

Terry Francona will step away from managerial duties for the remainder of the 2021 season to focus on his health and recovery.

DeMarlo Hale will assume managerial duties for the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/wDO9xRVuya— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) July 29, 2021

The 62-year-old Arizona grad is in his ninth season as Cleveland’s manager.