NEW YORK — Rico Brogna is back with the Los Angeles Angels following surgery for testicular cancer.
The nine-year major league veteran, who became the Angels' player information coach this year, left the team in early May in the middle of a game and had surgery May 13.
Brogna said doctors told him the cancer was encapsulated and his prognosis is good. He is not slated to undergo radiation, and he anticipates having CT scans every three months.
Brogna, 45, said he noticed a growth during spring training but waited to have it checked. He rejoined the team Friday and decided to speak publicly Saturday in an effort to encourage people to not wait to have suspect growths checked.