Dodgers minor leaguer diagnosed with testicular cancer
In the midst of baseball's suspension for Corona Virus prevention, the Los Angeles Dodgers has a health scare within their minor league system.
It was announced Tuesday by Jorge Castillo, a Dodgers reporter, that minor league first baseman Connor Joe had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Joe announced the news on his Instagram that day. He says that it was caught early after he left spring training early to get tested.
He underwent surgery on Tuesday and is in recovery.
Last season with AAA Oklahoma City, the 26-year-old hit .300 with 15 home runs and 68 RBI's.
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