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Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk and his wife, Alicia, were hit with a curveball.
The couple learned that Alicia had cancer while she was pregnant with their first child. Alicia Funderburk welcomed her first child last week and a new battle began.
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Kody Funderburk of the Minnesota Twins throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on April 8, 2026. (Matt Krohn/Getty Images)
The Twins announced on Friday that Kody Funderburk was removed from the paternity list, but shared details about Alicia’s cancer battle.
“While pregnant, Kody’s wife Alicia was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. After continued chemotherapy treatments, doctors are hopeful that she will make a full recovery,” the team wrote in X.
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Kody Funderburk of the Minnesota Twins throws during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario on April 11, 2026. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Alicia Funderburk wrote on social media Friday that she and her husband “have been on cloud nine these past few days, enjoying so many newborn hugs” and thanked her followers for their support, according to the New York Post.
“While this season of life hasn’t looked like we imagined, Kody and I are beyond grateful for all the love, prayers, and support around us. We have been constantly reminded of how blessed we are every step of the way,” she wrote in a separate Instagram post before the baby was born.
“Baby Fundy is already well-liked (and clearly likes to keep things interesting). We can’t wait to meet them in a few days!”
Kody Funderburk and Cole Sands of the Minnesota Twins watch before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2026. (Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
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Kody Funderburk is in his fourth season with the Twins. He has pitched in 12 games this season, has a 2.00 ERA and eight strikeouts.
