CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some health issues.
The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February.
He’s also dealing with a hip problem, which will require surgery.
This is the second year in a row Francona, a two-time World Series champion with the Boston Red Sox, has been sidelined due to his health.
He managed just 14 games in 2020 due to a serious gastrointestinal issue that landed him in the Cleveland Clinic for weeks.
Bench coach DeMarlo Hale will fill in while Francona is out.
