Jameson Taillon, a 25-year-old pitcher and emerging star for the Pirates, underwent surgery Monday morning for suspected testicular cancer, the team announced.
Taillon complained of groin discomfort over the weekend and was placed on the disabled list. A further treatment plan is pending, according to the team.
“Jameson has again proven to us what a strong person he is by the way in which he has reacted to this development. We are appreciative of Dr. Lyne and the staff at Allegheny General Hospital for their invaluable expertise and efforts in caring for Jameson,” GM Neal Huntington said in a released statement.