Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will not be with the club for its series opener tonight in Cincinnati as he deals with a gastrointestinal issue. Francona was scheduled for an exam today at the Cleveland Clinic to address his medical condition. He was forced to return to the team’s hotel on Sunday in Minneapolis as the Indians completed their first road trip of 2020.
First-base coach Sandy Alomar filled in for the 61-year-old Francona, who is in his eighth season with Cleveland. Alomar will also manage the Indians against the Reds. Francona’s status for the remainder of the week is not yet known. The Indians said Francona’s ailment is not COVID-19-related. Pregame coverage from Great American Ballpark is at 5:10 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.