Red Sox manager John Farrell said Friday that he had a
''very treatable'' form of cancer and would take a medical leave to
deal with lymphoma.

The 53-year-old Farrell said Boston bench coach Torey Lovullo will
run the team in his absence.

The Red Sox were in last place in the AL East with a 50-64 record
going into Friday night's game against Seattle at Fenway Park.

Farrell guided Boston to the World Series championship in his first
season in 2013. He previously managed the Toronto Blue Jays.

On Tuesday, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders said he is
being treated for Hodgkin lymphoma, and his doctors consider it
''very treatable and curable.'' His plans were to remain coach and
team president while being treated.  (Associated Press)

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