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Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk and his wife, Alicia, were dealt a curveball.
The couple learned that Alicia had cancer while she was pregnant with their first child. Alicia Funderburk welcomed her first child last week and began a new battle.
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Kody Funderburk of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 8, 2026. (Matt Krohn/Getty Images)
The Twins announced Friday that Kody Funderburk had been removed from the paternity list, but shared details about Alicia’s battle with cancer.
“While pregnant, Kody’s wife Alicia was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. After ongoing chemotherapy treatments, doctors are hopeful she will make a full recovery,” the team wrote on X.
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Kody Funderburk of the Minnesota Twins pitches during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Center in Toronto, Ontario on April 11, 2026. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Alicia Funderburk wrote on social media Friday that she and her husband “have been on cloud nine the last few days, enjoying so many newborn cuddles,” and thanked their followers for their support, according to the New York Post.
“Even though this time of life doesn’t look like we imagined, Kody and I are beyond grateful for all the love, prayers, and support around us. We’ve been constantly reminded how blessed we are every step of the way,” she wrote in another Instagram post before the baby’s birth.
“Baby Fundy is already well-loved (and clearly likes to keep things interesting). We can’t wait to meet them in a few days!”
Kody Funderburk and Cole Sands of the Minnesota Twins watch before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on March 26, 2026. (Hemmelgarn Orthosis/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
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Kody Funderburk is in his fourth season with the Twins. He has pitched in 12 games this season, has a 2.00 ERA and eight strikeouts.
