Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris announces he's cancer-free

Ron Clements

Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris announces he's cancer-free image

Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris said Thursday that surgery to remove a malignant growth on his thyroid was successful and he is cancer-free.

MORE: Sporting News' 2015 AL All-Star team

Norris revealed earlier this month that the tumor was discovered and he scheduled surgery for after the season. The 22-year-old Norris was acquired by the Tigers earlier this year in the trade that sent David Price to Toronto.

Ron Clements