Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks announced Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Hendriks made the announcement via Instagram.

"Hearing the word ‘Cancer’ came as a shock to my wife and I, as it does to millions of families each year," Hendriks wrote. "However, I am resolved to embrace the fight and overcome this new challenge with the same determination I have used when facing other obstacles in my life."