Bobby Jenks is said to be 'in the last phases' of his struggle with stomach cancer in a heartbreaking update about his health, days after his 44th birthday.
Last month the legendary Chicago White Sox Werster – who also lost his house in the Branden van California – that he was moisture cancer, but was determined to overcome it.
But now a press release has emerged that he makes a personal signature to raise money to cover medical accounts that are expected to be his last public performance. Jenks became 44 on March 14.
The explanation, shared by several White SOX fan accounts on social media, says: 'As many of you may have heard, former White Sox poet Bobby Jenks not only lost his house in the recent fires of Los Angeles, but he is now in the last stages of his battle with gastric cancer.
'Bobby and his wife have agreed to make a personal signing, in the hope of raising money to cover medical costs.
'It is with great sadness to admit that this will probably be Bobby's last signing.
Chicago White Sox Hero Bobby Jenks is located in the last phases of his battle with stomach cancer
'Some of Bobby's teammates and former coaches have agreed to participate in fundraising and we will add them in the coming weeks. A signing at Darren Dreifort has already been mentioned and all the profit of his signing will also be served to the Jenks. '
Jenks shared his condition from a Portugal hospital in an interview with MLB.com in February.
“Now it's time to do what I have to do to make myself better and get more time, however you want to look at it,” he said.
“I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal.”
Jenks helped the White Sox to win the World Series of 2005 and saved four games in six performances during the late season.
He was an all-star in each of the following two seasons, while saving a total of 81 games in 2006 and 2007. In the next three seasons, he was an average of 28-plus Saves per year.
He eliminated 41 consecutive batters in 2007 and corresponded to a record for a reliever.
Jenks saved 173 games for the White Sox for six seasons before terminating his career with 19 performances in 2011 with the Boston Red Sox.
The White Sox is contacted for comment.
