Ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup between the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals, White Sox manager Tony La Russa was absent due to an undisclosed medical issue at the advice of his doctor.
According to a statement released by the White Sox, the 77-year-old skipper will undergo further testing in Chicago on Wednesday, with bench coach Miguel Cairo taking over managing responsibilities.
Tony La Russa not managing tonight at the direction of doctors. Will undergo more testing tomorrow. Miguel Cairo is managing tonight in his place. pic.twitter.com/PBhuRlW0RY
— James Fegan (@JRFegan) August 30, 2022
It’s safe to say that La Russa has been largely to blame for a lot of the White Sox’s problems this season, but many across social media are wishing him well.
I genuinely hope Tony La Russa is okay man.
Say whatever you want about him as a manager, I wish him the absolute best of health.
— Duke Coughlin (@ThatPodGuyDuke) August 31, 2022
https://twitter.com/Scotty_doesknow/status/1564757894913982467
Hope Tony La Russa is ok. He met with the media earlier this evening and seemed normal. TLR is 77.
— Slavko Bekovic (@SBekovic) August 30, 2022
I remember when Piniella didn’t finish season .. maybe same for @TonyLaRussa who hasn’t been himself this years .wish him the best
— Mike North (@North2North) August 30, 2022
i know we hate him, but let’s not wish anything bad on the man (aside from losing his job)
— john (@w3stw3stw3st) August 30, 2022
