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BOSTON -- Boston Red Sox minor leaguer Anthony Rizzo, an 18-year-old first baseman, is being treated for lymphoma and there is "an excellent chance of cure and complete recovery," the team said Friday.
Rizzo was diagnosed with Limited Stage Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma and the treatment is expected to last six to eight months. He is being treated on an outpatient basis at Massachusetts General Hospital and plans to return home to the Miami area in a few days to continue treatment.
The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Rizzo, drafted in the sixth round last year out of high school, is hitting .373 with 11 RBI at Class-A Greenville. He last played April 26.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony and his family at this very difficult time," Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein said. "We are optimistic about his recovery and look forward to the day he can return to the playing field."
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