Chicago White Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and will begin treatment Monday, he announced Sunday.
Hendriks, 33, made the announcement in an Instagram post. The right-handed pitcher said he expects to make a full recovery.
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“Recently I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma,” Hendriks wrote. “Hearing the word ‘Cancer’ came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year. However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life.”
“My treatment begins tomorrow, and I am confident that I will make a full recovery and be back on the mound as soon as possible,” the post continued. “I know with the support of my wife, my family, my teammates and the Chicago White Sox organization, along with the treatment and care from my doctors, I will get through this.”
Rick Hahn, general manager for the White Sox, released a statement praising the veteran reliever.
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“Our thoughts and reactions at this time are for Liam the person, not Liam the baseball player,” Hahn said. “I know the entire Chicago White Sox fans will rally in support of Liam and Kristi during the coming months.”
“Knowing everyone involved, especially Liam, we are optimistic he will pitch again for the White Sox as soon as viable. In the meantime, we all will do everything in our power to support our teammate and his family as they face this challenge, while also respecting their privacy.”
