St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks opted out of playing this season, citing preexisting health concerns.
The hard throwing pitcher has Type 1 diabetes.
Hicks said he looks forward to playing in 2021 and using his platform to raise awareness for the diabetic community.
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He had been taking part in workouts at Busch Stadium, leading up to the Cardinals’ opener on July 24th at home against Pittsburgh.
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