Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis was diagnosed with testicular cancer in late November, but it seems to have been discovered in time for a full recovery.
Per ESPN.com, Bettis offers up the following:
"During an appointment in November, my doctor noticed an abnormality and ordered further tests and advanced blood work," Bettis said in a statement released through his agent, Matt Sosnick. "The following Monday, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had one of my testicles removed the next day, on Tuesday, November 29.
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"My understanding is that I will be physically ready to have a normal spring training, and I greatly look forward to the upcoming season. I thank my friends and family for their love and kindness and ask that privacy be shown to both my wife and myself until spring training begins."
Bettis further said that his doctor is "very confident" the cancer was isolated and has been removed and that his ability to have children shouldn't be affected.
So while this started off as a bit of an alarming situation, it would appear the concern is in the past and everything should be fine for Bettis moving forward. Assuming nothing changes, he looks to be in "all's well that ends well" territory.
Bettis, 27, was 14-8 with a 4.79 ERA (102 ERA+), 1.41 WHIP and 138 strikeouts in 186 innings last season for the Rockies. He's expected to be in the 2017 rotation alongside Jon Gray, Tyler Anderson, Tyler Chatwood and Jeff Hoffman.
