Terry Francona will not manage the All-Star game due to a heart procedure:

Francona underwent a cardiac ablation to correct an irregular heartbeat. He is expected to rejoin the club after the All-Star break. Indians bench coach Brad Mills, who has been filling in for Francona, will manage the American League team.

Francona is expected to be discharged in the next day or two, according to a team statement.

Francona, 58, ventured to the hospital on Tuesday to undergo further examination and determine what had forced him from several Indians games during the last month. He had been occasionally experiencing a rapid heart rate and lightheadedness.

Once again, I wish Francona a speedy recovery. On the upside, Francona’s good friend and coach Mills gets a day in the spotlight.