Gabrie Barbosa was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in July. Phillies fans will be happy to hear that just a few months later, he's been declared cancer-free.
Philadelphia Phillies minor league pitcher Gabriel Barbosa has been declared cancer-free following three months of treatment for stage three colon cancer. The 24-year-old announced via Instagram that post-surgery test results revealed no residual cancer, with all 128 tested lymph nodes returning negative for carcinoma. He also indicated that he currently does not need chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
Barbosa was originally signed by the Colorado Rockies before joining the Phillies in the 2024 minor league Rule 5 Draft and reaching Triple-A in 2026. Alongside his recovery, Barbosa and his wife also recently welcomed a newborn son, Lorenzo.
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