The Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday supplied some excellent information in regard to the condition of former supervisor Charlie Manuel, who suffered a stroke Saturday.

“This morning, the Phillies received a positive update from Charlie Manuel’s wife, Missy. Charlie has made progress over the past 12 hours, and his doctors are encouraged,” the Phillies mentioned in a commentary Sunday. “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 membership mentioned Manuel, 79, used to be present process a scientific process Saturday in Florida when he had the stroke. Physicians have been ready to take away a blood clot.

Below Manuel, the Phillies gained 5 consecutive Nationwide League East titles from 2007 to 2011. They beat the Tampa Bay Rays within the 2008 International Form for the town’s first main skilled sports activities championship since 1983.

Philadelphia gained any other Nationwide League pennant in 2009 prior to shedding to the Unused York Yankees within the International Form.

Manuel used to be fired via the Phillies in 2013 later the membership were given off to a 53-67 get started.

He compiled a 1,000-826 document as a big league supervisor, together with 780 wins with the Phillies. He used to be inducted into the workforce’s wall of reputation in 2014. Manuel rejoined the group that era to paintings as a senior helper to the overall supervisor.

Manuel additionally performed six seasons within the majors as an outfielder with the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1969 to ’75.

Reuters and The Related Press contributed to this document.