Ex-Manager of Las Tunas, Pablo Civil, in Critical Condition after Brain Hemorrhage

The former manager of the Las Tunas baseball team, Pablo Civil, is in a critical condition after suffering a brain hemorrhage, according to sources close to the Cuban baseball scene. The 40-year-old coach was rushed to a hospital in Havana on Monday, where he remained in intensive care as of Tuesday.

Civil, who managed Las Tunas to their first Serie Nacional title in 54 years last season, was found unconscious in his home on Monday morning. Sources close to the team and the Cuban baseball federation confirmed his hospitalization and the gravity of his condition.

Source: WHO | Cuban Baseball Federation

The cause of the hemorrhage is not yet known. However, there have been reports of a deterioration in Civil’s health in recent months, with some speculating that it could be related to the pressure of managing one of the most successful teams in Cuban baseball history.

Civil took over as manager of Las Tunas in 2018 and quickly turned the team into a powerhouse, leading them to the Serie Nacional championship last season. His achievements on and off the field made him a fan favorite in Havana and beyond.

Sources: Cuban Baseball Federation, World Health Organization

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Did you know?

• Pablo Civil is the first manager to lead Las Tunas to a Serie Nacional championship in 54 years.
• He was appointed manager of the team in 2018.