Longtime Padres announcer Ted Leitner announced he has cancer and will be leaving the broadcasting booth indefinitely following Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
In a tweet, Leitner said he has "always tried to be honest with the radio and TV audience," and so he will do that now also.
According to the San Diego Tribune, Leitner has a tumor in his kidney, which will be removed Thursday.
Have always tried to be honest with the radio & TV audience. So will do that now also: I have cancer-and will be off the #Padres broadcast indefinitely after Wednesday’s game.