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(Reuters) - Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris will undergo surgery for a cancerous growth on his thyroid after being diagnosed earlier this year.
Norris made the revelation on his Instagram account on Monday, explaining that he was diagnosed in May but had opted to finish the regular season before having the procedure done.
"Baseball kept me sane," the 22-year-old said. "I was given the option to shut my year down and get it removed immediately.