MLB.com: Francona released from hospital

TORONTO -- Red Sox manager Terry Francona was discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital on Friday and was diagnosed with what doctors thought to be a viral illness. No heart problems were found and the plan, as of now, is that Francona will return for Monday's home opener against the Yankees.

Bench coach Brad Mills will serve as acting manager for this weekend's three-game series at Rogers Centre. Francona will spend the weekend recovering after undergoing tests since Wednesday.

"During his hospitalization, he had an extensive examination and array of tests in conjunction with team internist Dr. Larry Ronan and team cardiologist Dr. Jim Januzzi," said Red Sox medical director Dr. Thomas Gill. "Terry's symptoms were felt to be the sequelae of a recent viral illness. There was no evidence of serious heart trouble identified. He will be monitored over the weekend by the Red Sox medical staff, and should be ready to return to the bench on Monday for the team's home opener. He is in good spirits, and is extremely eager to return to the team."

Glad to see him better and returning.