Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia underwent an angioplasty for a blocked artery ten days ago, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Sabathia, 38, started experiencing symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn. He also noticed he was sweating more while using an exercise bike. The lefthander was told he had a blockage in an artery leading to his heart and needed to have a stint inserted, reports Rosenthal.
Sabathia underwent the procedure on Dec. 11 and will report as scheduled with pitchers and catchers to spring training, the pitcher's agent, Kyle Thousand, told Rosenthal.
"We are thankful that CC was smart enough to convey his symptoms to our medical staff," Yankkes GM Brian Cashman said in a statement, per MLB.