Indians’ Terry Francona has heart procedure, won’t manage All-Star Game.
CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona underwent a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat that sidelined him for a few games and will keep him away from the All-Star Game next week.
The 58-year-old Francona, who had been experiencing dizziness, fatigue and a rapid heart rate over the last month, had a cardiac ablation performed on Thursday at the Cleveland Clinic.
Francona has been hospitalized and undergoing tests since Tuesday, when he was admitted after doctors detected an arrhythmia when reading a monitor the manager has been wearing for several weeks.
His health will prevent him from managing the American League squad in Miami next week. Indians bench coach and former Astros manager Brad Mills, who has been filling in while Francona has been ill, will likely manage the AL team, which includes five Cleveland players.
UH’s Romero agrees with Nats
Former University of Houston LHP Seth Romero agreed to a contract with the Washington Nationals on Friday, just hours before the deadline for draft picks to sign.
Romero, the No. 25 overall pick in the MLB draft, reportedly received a $2.8 million signing bonus, which is about $300,000 above slot value for the pick.
Romero missed most of this season for the Cougars after he was suspended multiple times for violations of university and athletic department rules and eventually was kicked off the team for fighting with a teammate.
Cardinals activate Fowler from DL
St. Louis has activated OF Dexter Fowler from the 10-day DL.
Fowler, 31, missed 12 games with a right heel spur. He was in the starting lineup batting third and playing center field Friday night against the Mets.
Reds’ Finnegan out with surgery
Cincinnati Reds LHP Brandon Finnegan has had surgery after tearing the labrum in his right shoulder in an off-field fall.
Finnegan has been on the disabled list since June 28 because of a left teres major strain. On Sunday, he was transferred to the 60-day DL.
• The team also has agreed to a minor league contract with the second overall pick in last month’s amateur draft, RHP Hunter Greene. The contract includes a $7.23 million signing bonus.
Twins sign Colon to minor leagues
Bartolo Colon has agreed to terms on a minor league deal with Minnesota.
Colon, 44, was designated for assignment last Thursday by Atlanta.