New Tigers utility player Mike Aviles had some good news to share Thursday morning — his daughter is cancer free.
Mike Aviles all smiles in camp. His daughter, Adriana, diagnosed with leukemia last year, had bone marrow transplant, now cancer-free.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) February 18, 2016
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The 5-year-old had a bone marrow transplant this winter and will be joining her father in Lakeland, Fla. (where the Tigers have spring training) soon. Adriana became well-known last season when Aviles was a member of the Indians.
No hair, THEY CARE.
— MLB (@MLB) June 18, 2015
@Indians players shave heads to support @Themikeaviles’ daughter in her battle with leukemia. pic.twitter.com/F2vbQBO3y0
Players showed support for Aviles and his daughter, and Adriana was honored when she threw out the first pitch during a game in August.
