Former MLB nearer Bobby Jenks has died at age 44 following a battle with abdomen most cancers.
The Chicago White Sox introduced Jenks’ loss of life on Saturday. The crew mentioned he died on July 4 in Sintra, Portugal.
Former Chicago White Sox All-Star pitcher and 2005 World Sequence Champion Bobby Jenks handed away yesterday, July 4, in Sintra, Portugal, the place he had been battling adenocarcinoma, a type of abdomen most cancers. He was 44 years previous. pic.twitter.com/KDb3I0KL66
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 5, 2025
Jenks went public with his diagnosis in February, when he revealed he was affected by Stage 4 adenocarcinoma and was present process therapy in Portugal. At the moment, the previous White Sox nearer admitted that his prognosis was poor, however that he supposed to battle as a lot as he may.
Jenks grew to become a fan favourite throughout his time with the White Sox. He debuted in 2005 and have become the nearer on a World Sequence crew. Ultimately, he made two All-Star appearances whereas with Chicago in 2006 and 2007. He completed his profession in 2011 with the Boston Crimson Sox and was out of the league earlier than turning 31.
The White Sox are slated to honor the twentieth anniversary of their 2005 World Sequence championship crew, of which Jenks was a component, from July 11-13.
In 348 profession video games, Jenks posted a 3.53 ERA and picked up 173 saves.
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