Yankees manager Aaron Boone takes a medical leave from the team to undergo heart surgery.
Boone, who underwent open heart surgery in 2009 to correct a congenital defect in his heart, is reportedly going under the knife again to have a pacemaker installed.
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((TO UPDATE: The Yankees announced Wednesday night that Boone had not had an operation and was in the recovery room at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. “The process went as expected,” said the team.
The first part of Boone’s statement explains his illness:
As many of you know, I had open heart surgery in 2009, and I wanted everyone to understand where I am in relation to today’s procedure. For the past six to eight weeks, I’ve had mild symptoms of lightheadedness, low energy, and shortness of breath. As a result, before spring training in New York began, I underwent a number of tests and exams, including several visits to a team of cardiac specialists. While the heart exam returned to normal, there was evidence of a low heart rate, which after further consultations with doctors in Tampa requires a pacemaker.
The New York skipper said in his statement that he plans to return to the field in the coming days and that his status as a Yankees manager is likely to remain unchanged. Doctors expect his lifestyle to remain as it was before the operation.
Aaron Boone, who has to undergo a pacemaker operation, could take over the management again after 48 to 72 hours, according to GM Brian Cashman. Boone joined the staff on the Zoom call from his hospital bed and recorded a video that allowed players to feel comfortable with cash. Carlos Mendoza manager in the meantime.
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Boone, 47, is entering his fourth season as Yankees manager and has led the team to the playoffs in each of their first three seasons.
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