Terry Francona will not manage team vs. Twins

Cleveland Baseball Club manager Terry Francona will not be managing the team during their upcoming series with the Minnesota Twins.

The return of Terry Francona will have to wait a little longer. The Cleveland Baseball Club manager will not manage team as they play their series against the Minnesota Twins. Sandy Alomar Jr. will continue to manage the team in his absence.

Terry Francona will not manage the Indians vs. the Twins the next three nights.
— Zack Meisel (@ZackMeisel) August 24, 2020

Mandy Bell would add that Francona’s status for the upcoming road trip is unknown at this time.

Indians manager Terry Francona will miss the three-game series against the Twins. Still TBD for this weekend’s road trip.
— Mandy Bell (@MandyBell02) August 24, 2020

Francona underwent a medical procedure on August 21st which led to his absence this past weekend.

#Indians president Chris Antonetti said it's unlikley Terry Francona manages this weekend. He had a procedure today at the Cleveland Clinic.
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) August 21, 2020

So far Francona has missed 15 games (18 after the Twins series) this season.

#Indians officially say Terry Francona will not manage this weekend.
Next update Monday.
He has missed 15 games for health reasons this season.
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) August 22, 2020

It is a fair question to ask if Terry Francona will return this season considering how much time he has missed already, will continue to miss, and the fact he is high-risk. Only time will tell when/if Francona returns to the Cleveland dugout.

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Cleveland Baseball Club manager Terry Francona will not be managing the team during their upcoming series with the Minnesota Twins.

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