CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox Tony La Russa, the manager of the team, will not be returning to the dugout in this season’s campaign, the team announced Saturday in a press release.
La Russa, age 78, was advised by his doctors to not manage the condition again in 2022. After being hospitalized in late August for a heart condition, La Russa was advised by his doctors not to return.
It is not yet clear if La Russa’s role as White Sox manager will be next season. All indications are that the team has not performed well this year due to injuries to key players.
Miguel Cairo, the White Sox bench coach, will remain as acting manager. They are in danger of being eliminated from postseason after losing their last four games, three of which were to Cleveland, the division leader.
La Russa resigned to lead the White Sox to the playoffs last season. His contract is good for one more year.
The Hall of Fame manager shared details of this procedure with the Associated Press in early January. He expressed gratitude for having had what he called a “simple” issue in his heart.
La Russa declared, “Health has nothing to be mess with.” “So I went to Chicago for my physical and flew to Arizona because that’s where I have been since the ’90s. It was addressed and fixed. Now it’s a matter of regaining strength.
In addition, the White Sox added an outfielder Luis Robert He is currently on the injured-list with a left wrist strain, which has been bothering him for more than a month.
Right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly While outfielder, he was reinstated to the Family Medical Leave Register Mark Payton Triple-A Charlotte called him back. Tanner Banks, the reliever, was also optioned for Triple-A.
This report was compiled by the Associated Press.