Tony La Russa will no longer manage the White Sox.

On Saturday afternoon, the Chicago White Sox announced that

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Tony La Russa will not return to the dugout this season.

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and will not be in charge of the team for the rest of the season.

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In La Russa's absence, bench coach Miguel Cairo will continue to serve as interim manager.

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La Russa underwent additional tests before the decision was made.

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medical procedures in the previous week

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Last year, the White Sox won the American League Central.

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This season, however, they have taken a step back.

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They enter Saturday's game with a 76-75 record.

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are eight games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the division lead.

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