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Tony La Russa won’t return to the management of the Chicago White SoxThis season.
La Russa was Expected to be available “indefinitely”.To see heart specialists earlier in the month
The team stated that the 77-year old’s absence would be “appointment”.These evaluations are still in progress.”
Miguel Cairo will continue to serve as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
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Tony La Russa of the Chicago White Sox looks out at the field from his dugout in Chicago before their game against Texas Rangers on June 10, 2022.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
The White Sox won this year’s AL Central but then lost to La Russa with a disappointing 63–65 record through 128 games.
After Cairo was elected, the Sox enjoyed a winning streak, winning 13 out of 19 games. Now, the Sox are on a losing streak of five games.
Tony La Russa, Chicago White Sox manager, smiles before a game at Guaranteed Rate Field against the Boston Red Sox.
(Kamil Krzaczynski/USA Today Sports)
La Russa is currently the oldest league manager and will be under contract through next year. However, some fans have questioned La Russa’s decision-making throughout the season.
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He made the decision in June to Trea Turner is a deliberate walkDespite Turner being behind by 1-2 in a counting.
The week following Chants of “Fire Tony!”You can call throughout the Guaranteed Rate Field.
Tony La Russa, Chicago White Sox against Minnesota Twins in fourth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, April 23, 2022.
(David Berding/Getty Images)
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Entering Saturday, the White Sox were 6 ½ games out of a wild-card spot and trailed the Cleveland Guardians by eight games in the AL Central.
