The Red Sox announced Friday night that Greenville Drive first baseman Anthony Rizzo has been diagnosed with Limited Stage Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma. The 18-year-od Rizzo was hitting .373 with 11 RBI and last played on April 26.\
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Anthony and his family at this very difficult time," said Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein. "We are optimistic about his recovery and look forward to the day he can return to the playing field."
Rizzo is currently being treated as an out-patient at Massachusetts General Hospital's oncology unit.
Rizzo was selected by the Red Sox in the sixth round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft.