White Sox manager Tony La Russa won't return to the dugout this season, the team announced in a press release on Saturday.

La Russa, 78, has been advised by his doctors not to manage again in 2022. He has been out since late August with a heart ailment, and after undergoing additional testing and medical procedures over the past week, it was determined he should not return.

It's not clear if La Russa will manage the White Sox next season. By all accounts, the team has underachieved this year, which has included another season of injuries to key players.

"Right now the focus is on his health," general manager Rick Hahn said when asked if La Russa still wants to manage.