CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker revealed Tuesday that he suffered a mini-stroke as he was being discharged from a hospital on Friday.
The former San Francisco Giants manager, 63, was hospitalized for four days last week in Chicago because of an irregular heartbeat that he's had for some time. He said in a statement released Tuesday that he also had the mini-stroke.
His cardiologists said his condition has "improved dramatically" and a full recovery is expected.
Baker won't manage the Reds until the final series in St. Louis, giving him time to recover from an irregular heartbeat and a mini-stroke suffered last week.
Bench coach Chris Speier will manage the team during a three-game series against Milwaukee at Great American Ball Park and a three-game series in Pittsburgh over the weekend.
Baker could resume his role next Monday in St. Louis and into the playoffs.
The Reds clinched the NL Central title on Saturday night, beating Los Angeles 6-0 while Baker was still in a Chicago hospital. He was released the following day.
"I'm feeling much better, and it's great being back here in Cincinnati," Baker said, in a statement released after he met with owner Bob Castellini and his players. "Chris Speier and my staff are doing a terrific job, and I look forward to getting back to the dugout."
Speier said Baker was in good spirits when he talked to the team in the clubhouse.
"He looked great,"
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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker suffered a mini-stroke while in hospital last week