Red Sox manager John Farrell announces that he needs to undergo treatment for cancer and will take a leave of absence for the rest of the season. Bench coach Torey Lovullo takes over for him on an interim basis. Farrell explains that the form of lymphoma he is fighting is “highly curable” and that he plans to be back at the helm next year.

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On August 14, 2015 — Red Sox manager John Farrell announces that he needs to undergo treatment for cancer and will take a leave of absence for the rest of the season. Bench coach Torey Lovullo takes over for him on an interim basis. Farrell explains that the form of lymphoma he is fighting is “highly curable” and that he plans to be back at the helm next year.

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