Terry Francona misses Guardians recreation after being taken to hospital for assessments

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Francona was transported to College of Kansas Well being Programs by ambulance “out of an abundance of warning”

Cleveland Guardians supervisor Terry Francona was taken to a Kansas Metropolis-area hospital on Tuesday and held in a single day for precautionary assessments, based on a number of reviews.

In accordance with Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com, Francona “complained of not feeling nicely” about 20 minutes earlier than the Guardians’ recreation towards Kansas Metropolis.

Francona was transported to College of Kansas Well being Programs by ambulance “out of an abundance of warning” after being examined by on-site medical personnel, Hoynes reviews.

Francona missed the sport, which Cleveland gained 2-1. Bench coach DeMarlo Hale managed the sport in Francona’s place.

“He stated, ‘Get in right here, I’m not feeling too nicely,’” Hale stated, based on ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “It was so shut [to game time], I didn’t get to ask him what’s happening.”

Well being points have compelled the 64-year-old supervisor to overlook various quantities of time lately. He was out for almost half of the season in 2020 with gastrointestinal and bloodclotting points, based on Passan. He missed the ultimate two months of the 2021 season due to hip ache and a staph an infection in his toe.

Francona led the Guardians to an AL Central championship final 12 months. He was wholesome sufficient to handle the complete season.

Francona, who led the Crimson Sox to World Collection championships in 2004 and 2007, is now the winningest supervisor in Guardians historical past. He’s ranked No. 13 all-time in wins amongst MLB managers.