Marlins manager Skip Schumaker sidelined by family health issue

Skip Schumaker, the manager of the Miami Marlins, will be absent for the final two games of the season due to a family health issue, as announced during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This decision comes as the Marlins conclude a challenging season, having finished with a record of 84-78 and making it to the playoffs, only to be eliminated by the Philadelphia Phillies in the wild-card round. Schumaker, who is in his second year as the team's manager, previously played for teams such as St. Louis, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Cincinnati before transitioning to coaching. His managerial role began after he replaced Don Mattingly following the 2022 season. In his absence, bench coach Luis Urueta will take over the team's leadership for the remaining games of the weekend series. The Marlins have struggled this season, currently holding the worst record in the National League, which adds pressure on the coaching staff and players as they look to improve in the future.