John Farrell, Red Sox Manager, Diagnosed with Lymphoma

Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell will reportedly miss the remainder of the 2015 season after being diagnosed with lymphoma. Farrell, 53, returned to watch the team take batting practice immediately after the surgery, but was unable to stay for their game against the Marlins.

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On Friday it was revealed that Red Sox manager John Farrell has lymphoma. Farrell will begin chemotherapy treatment on Tuesday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He’s compiled a 372-390 managerial record over five Major League Baseball seasons – two with the Toronto Blue Jays, and almost three full seasons with the Boston Red Sox.

“There is no alternative”, Farrell told reporters.

Farrell, choking back tears as he spoke, said the discovery was made during hernia surgery in Detroit on Monday.

Bench coach Torey Lovullo will manage the team in his absence.