Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced Sunday that he will begin undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma on Monday.
"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," he said in his statement:
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White Sox senior vice president and general manager Rick Hahn also released a statement offering the organization's support and revealing the team is "optimistic" he will pitch once again:
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