BOSTON -- Red Sox broadcasting legend and former second baseman Jerry Remy is resting comfortably at Mass General Hospital after leaving the booth in the top of the third inning of Friday’s game against the Blue Jays due to shortness of breath.

There is currently no timetable for his return to the booth.

NESN and Remy put out the following joint statement prior to Saturday’s game:

“Last night, during the third inning of the Red Sox game against the Toronto Blue Jays, NESN broadcaster Jerry Remy experienced shortness of breath and stepped away from the broadcast as a precaution. He’s resting comfortably at Mass General and is feeling better. He is grateful for all of the support and well wishes. There is no update or timeline for when he’ll return to the broadcast booth.”

Remy, who grew up in Somerset, Mass., and realized his dream of playing for the Red Sox from 1978-84, has been an analyst for NESN since '88.

The 68-year-old Remy has had several health issues over the past decade-plus, including multiple bouts with lung cancer.