Red Sox manager says he has lymphoma and will purchase medical leaveBench coach Torey Lovullo will oversee club in Farrell’s absenceLast-place Boston trail Toronto by 13 games in American League EastRed Sox manager John Farrell said Friday that he had a “highly curable” form of cancer and would purchase a medical leave for the rest of the season to deal with lymphoma.
The 53-year-frail Farrell said Boston bench coach Torey Lovullo will run the team in his absence. Farrell said he planned on being back with the team for spring training.
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Source: theguardian.com