Former Braves manager Bobby Cox remains in an Atlanta-area hospital after suffering a possible stroke and being admitted on Tuesday, according to multiple outlets.
Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos visited Cox on Wednesday and told the MLB Network that he was “in as good a spirits as can be.”
The Braves, who have not provided any details on Cox’s condition, also released this statement Wednesday:
“We know no one stronger or more determined than Bobby Cox. Our thoughts and prayers are with him as he recovers. We look forward to seeing him soon and would like to thank the baseball community for joining together to support our dear friend.”
A statement released Wednesday by the Cox family read, “We want to thank all of you who have sent their well wishes or said a prayer. We know the power of Braves Country and we hope those prayers and positive thoughts continue as Bobby heals. You don’t know how much your support means to Bobby and to our family.”
Brian Snitker, who has been manager of the Braves since 2016, reached out to Cox’s family and said he was “very concerned” about Cox, who participated in pregame ceremonies at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park for the home opener against the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
Cox led Atlanta to 14 consecutive division titles from 1991-2005 in over 25 seasons at the helm.
Cox, 77, had two stints as skipper of the Braves, including from 1990 through his retirement in 2010. Cox managed the Braves to a World Series championship in 1995.
Cox, who also managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982-85, is fourth all-time in MLB history with 2,504 wins as manager. He also served as Braves general manager from 1986-90.
He managed 4,505 games in his career.
A four-time Manager of the Year, including in both the National and American leagues, Cox was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2014, along with former Braves pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine.
Cox’s uniform No. 6 is retired by the Braves.