Red Sox manager Farrell has lymphoma, steps away from team
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}BOSTON, MA - JUNE 25: Manager John Farrell #53 of the Boston Red Sox in the dugout during the fourth inning in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on June 25, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell says he has a "very treatable" form of cancer.
Farrell said Friday that he would take a medical leave to deal with lymphoma.
The 53-year-old Farrell says bench coach Torey Lovullo will run the team in his absence.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Red Sox are in last place in the AL East with a 50-64 record.
Farrell guided Boston to the World Series championship in his first season in 2013.