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Pirates' pitcher Taillon undergoes surgery for suspected cancer

PITTSBURGH — Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon underwent surgery Monday for suspected testicular cancer, the team announced.

“Jameson has again proven to us what a strong person he is by the way in which he has reacted to this development,” said Pirates Executive Vice President and General Manager Neal Huntington. “We have told Jameson that our only priority is his health and well-being.  His teammates, our coaches, baseball staff and entire organization will support him in his recovery in every possible way and we will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.”

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The surgery was performed at Allegheny General Hospital.

The team said any additional treatment would be determined following further testing.

Taillon released a statement on his social media accounts:

"When I was a kid, I spent countless numbers of hours dreaming of being a Major League pitcher. Always determined (borderline obsessed) with working hard to make it, I never doubted myself. However, as a naïve little guy, I never realized that each person has a different path and journey along their way to accomplishing their goals. Tommy John Surgery, a 105 mph line drive off my hard head, and this most recent discovery are just a few stops along the way. They have all just added fuel to my burning fire, and inspired me to become even better. I vowed to use every setback as an opportunity for growth. Today I lost a piece of my "manhood." But, today, I'm feeling like more of a man than I ever have. My journey hasn't been the smoothest. But it is my journey, and I wouldn't change it for anything. Thank you to my family, girlfriend, teammates doctors, Pirates fans and the entire Pirates organization for the support."

The Pirates said they'd provide updates on Taillon's return to playing status as appropriate. The 25-year-old is currently on the 10-day disabled list.

 

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