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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona stepping away for rest of season to focus on health

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.
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Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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.

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