Ron Darling diagnosed with thyroid cancer

Mets broadcaster and former pitcher Ron Darling announced on Monday he has thyroid cancer.

“After the removal of the mass on my chest along with further tests, I have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer,” Darling said in a statement.

“My doctors have said they are optimistic that the cancer is treatable and that I would be back on air talking baseball in the next month or so. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their continued support.”

Darling, 58, had previously taken a leave of absence from the SNY booth in early April to have surgery to have a mass removed from his chest. Darling was a key member of the Mets’ 1986 World Series team and has been in the booth for the team since 2006, alongside Keith Hernandez and play-by-play man Gary Cohen.

Darling also works national games for TBS and MLB Network.

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