Indians’ Francona home after heart procedure, 4 days in hospital
Following tests, he was admitted to the hospital Tuesday after doctors detected abnormal readings from a heart monitor he had worn for several weeks.
Doctors hope Francona’s noninvasive surgery will correct the arrhythmia, which left untreated could lead to blood clots, heart failure or stroke.
Boston’s president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, said the Red Sox are not seeking rotation help and may stand pat as the non-waiver trade deadline looms at the end of the month.
A starting staff that includes Chris Sale, Drew Pomeranz and 2016 AL Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello has been bolstered by the return of David Price, who is 4-2 in eight starts since coming back from an arm injury.
The Mets placed outfielder Brandon Nimmo on the disabled list with a partially collapsed lung and activated outfielder Michael Conforto (bruised hand). ...
Orioles shortstop Paul Janish was designated for assignment to make room for right-hander Chris Tillman, who returned from paternity leave. ...