The Cleveland Indians expect Terry Francona to return for the 2021 season.

The manager missed 48 games in 2020 due to health reasons.

Chris Antonetti said Tuesday that Francona is back home in Arizona resting and recovering. Francona was hospitalized during the season after undergoing surgery for a gastrointestinal issue and then dealing with blood-clotting complications.

"He's starting to feel better and he's really confident he'll be able to manage right from the start next season," Antonetti said.