Gary Carter has multiple brain tumors
Hall of Famer and former New York Mets catcher Gary Carter has been diagnosed Saturday with four small brain tumors.
"Earlier today, I learned that four very small tumors have been found on my brain, following an MRI on Friday at a West Palm Beach facility," Carter said in a statement. "I am scheduled to be examined further Thursday at Duke Medical Center, and we will learn more at that time about my diagnosis.
"My wife, Sandy, and our children and family thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We ask that you please respect our privacy as we learn more about my medical condition."
The New York Daily News first reported the diagnosis.
According to the Daily News, a source close to Carter, 57, said the former catcher had been complaining of headaches and forgetfulness recently.
The Daily News had reported earlier Saturday that Carter would undergo surgery in "the next day or so" at Duke University Hospital.
Carter hit .262 with 324 homers and 1,225 RBIs in 19 seasons in the majors with the Mets, Montreal Expos, Giants and Dodgers. The 11-time All-Star played his last game with the Expos in 1992 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Carter is perhaps best known for helping the Mets win the World Series in 1986. He had 24 homers and 105 RBIs that year, then drove in 11 runs in the postseason.
"On behalf of the Mets organization, our thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Sandy and the entire Carter family," said Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon.
He has been managing at Palm Beach Atlantic College this past year, near his home in Palm Beach, Fla.
"I really just found out about this today," former teammate Mookie Wilson said. "[My wife] Rosa and myself send our thoughts and prayers to Gary, Sandy and the entire Carter family."
Hall of Famer and former New York Mets catcher Gary Carter has been diagnosed Saturday with four small brain tumors.
"Earlier today, I learned that four very small tumors have been found on my brain, following an MRI on Friday at a West Palm Beach facility," Carter said in a statement. "I am scheduled to be examined further Thursday at Duke Medical Center, and we will learn more at that time about my diagnosis.
"My wife, Sandy, and our children and family thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We ask that you please respect our privacy as we learn more about my medical condition."
The New York Daily News first reported the diagnosis.
According to the Daily News, a source close to Carter, 57, said the former catcher had been complaining of headaches and forgetfulness recently.
The Daily News had reported earlier Saturday that Carter would undergo surgery in "the next day or so" at Duke University Hospital.
Carter hit .262 with 324 homers and 1,225 RBIs in 19 seasons in the majors with the Mets, Montreal Expos, Giants and Dodgers. The 11-time All-Star played his last game with the Expos in 1992 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.
Carter is perhaps best known for helping the Mets win the World Series in 1986. He had 24 homers and 105 RBIs that year, then drove in 11 runs in the postseason.
"On behalf of the Mets organization, our thoughts and prayers are with Gary, Sandy and the entire Carter family," said Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon.
He has been managing at Palm Beach Atlantic College this past year, near his home in Palm Beach, Fla.
"I really just found out about this today," former teammate Mookie Wilson said. "[My wife] Rosa and myself send our thoughts and prayers to Gary, Sandy and the entire Carter family."