Indians’ Francona has heart procedure, out of All-Star Game

CLEVELAND » Terry Francona’s heart, of all things, has kept him away from baseball.

Cleveland’s passionate and driven manager underwent a procedure Thursday to correct an irregular heartbeat that sidelined him for a few games and will prevent him from managing in the All-Star Game next week.

The 58-year-old Francona had been experiencing dizziness, fatigue and a rapid heart rate for several weeks. He had a cardiac ablation at the Cleveland Clinic, where he continues to recover after being admitted Tuesday.

He is resting comfortably and is expected to be discharged in a “day or two,” the Indians said Friday. The plan is for him to resume managing after the All-Star break. Cleveland begins its unofficial second half of the season July 14 in Oakland to start a six-game trip.

Francona’s condition had been weighing on the Indians for weeks, even affecting their play. But now that doctors have pinpointed his problem and he’s been treated, those feelings have eased.

“Just happy it sounds like he’s got it figured out and taken care of,” All-Star reliever Andrew Miller said.

With Francona unable to manage the AllStars in Miami next week, the job will fall to Indians bench coach Brad Mills. Mills has been filling in while Francona has been out and will manage an AL team featuring five Indians players. Mills will be assisted by Cleveland’s staff and Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash, who previously worked for the Indians.

Colon passes on Mets, goes to Twins

MINNEAPOLIS » The New York Mets say they wanted a reunion with Bartolo Colon, but Big Sexy has opted for a new home.

The 44-year-old Colon agreed to terms Friday on a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins, who would be his 10th major league team over a 20-year career.

Colon, who has 235 career victories, was designated for assignment last Thursday by the Atlanta Braves, a day after a loss to San Diego dropped his record 8.14 ERA in 13 starts.

Speculation swirled that the portly righthander might return to New York, where he became a fan favorite as a rotation mainstay from 2014-16. “We made a strong effort to resign Bartolo,” Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said in a statement. “But he decided to go elsewhere.” MINNEAPOLIS » The Minnesota Twins have placed first baseman Joe Mauer on the 10day disabled list.

The team said Friday that Mauer has a low back/lumbar strain on his left side. He hurt himself during Tuesday’s game with the Los Angeles Angels. to 2-8. He had an