TORONTO -- Red Sox analyst Jerry Remy, a fixture on NESN for 31 seasons, has been diagnosed with cancer for the sixth time.
Remy was scheduled to broadcast Tuesday night's game in Toronto but traveled back to Boston after getting the diagnosis.
NESN released the following statement:
"At this time, Jerry's focus is on his medical treatment. The thoughts and prayers of all of us at NESN and the Red Sox are with Jerry and his family during this difficult time."
Steve Lyons will fill in for Remy in Toronto.