Philadelphia Phillies Provide Update On Manuel's Condition

Former Philadelphia Phillies Charlie Manuel has made progress since his stroke on Saturday while undergoing a medical procedure, per the team.

The Phillies released a statement on Sunday morning updating fans on his condition.

“This morning the Phillies received a positive update from Charlie Manuel’s wife, Missy” the statement read. “Charlie has made progress over the past 12 hours, and his doctors are encouraged. The Manuel family is very appreciative for every post on social media. Charlie feels the love from his Phillies family and fans. Missy believes the incredible support is aiding in his recovery.”

The Phillies released a statement on Saturday that Manuel had suffered a stroke during a medical procedure in Florida. The Phillies did not disclose the medical procedure.

“The hospital was able to attend to Charlie immediately and subsequently remove a blood clot,” the Phillies said in Saturday’s release. The next 24 hours will be crucial to his recovery, and Charlie’s family asks that you keep him in your thoughts and prayers.”

Manuel, 79, was the Phillies’ manager from 2004-13, leading them to the 2008 World Series title, beating the Tampa Bay Rays four games to none. That was part of a five-season stretch in which the Phillies won the National League East title, reach the National League Championship Series three times and the World Series twice. The Phillies also reach the 2009 World Series, where they lost to the New York Yankees.

Manuel was fired 120 games into the 2013 season. He ended his Phillies career with a record of 780-636. He is a member of the Phillies Wall of Fame.

He had a career managerial record of 1,000-826. He also managed Cleveland from 2000-02.

He returned to the Phillies in 2019 as their hitting coach.

Manuel played in the Majors from 1969-75. He broke in with the Minnesota Twins and played for four seasons, before playing two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a .199 batter with four home runs and 43 RBI. He played from 1976-81 in Japanese baseball, wrapping up his playing career with the Yakult Swallows.

But, in Japan, he won a Japan Series title in 1978, was the Pacific League MVP in 1979 and was named to the Best Nine three times.