Three-time World Series<\/a> champion Darryl Strawberry<\/strong> told fans that his wife, Tracy<\/strong>, is ready to come home from the hospital after multiple surgeries and \u201csetbacks\u201d in her battle with cancer.<\/p>\n \u201cThis really has been some very challenging times for us, but we wanted to thank God for his Grace and Mercy!\u201d Strawberry, 63, wrote via Instagram<\/a> on Wednesday, October 22, alongside a photo of himself by his wife\u2019s side in the hospital. \u201cMy Heart Has Been Heavy Lately \ud83e\udd72 And Needing To Say Thanks For Being There For My Wife; \u2764\ufe0f\u201d<\/p>\n He continued, \u201cThank you to all the Doctors and Nurses for your incredible care and dedication in helping my wife through back-to-back surgeries and major health challenges. Your compassion has meant the world to our family during this difficult time, and you hold a special place in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n Darryl and Tracy met in 2006 at a drug recovery convention. The former New York Yankees<\/a> and Mets outfielder publicly battled drug abuse during his playing career. His time in MLB was disrupted by a 60-day suspension after testing positive for cocaine in 1994 and a 1999 arrest for cocaine possession.<\/p>\n Both Darryl and Tracy have been sober<\/a> for more than a decade, crediting their faith in helping guide them through the most difficult times of their lives.<\/p>\n The eight-time All-Star first disclosed in July that Tracy had been diagnosed with \u201cearly stage cancer\u201d that would require \u201cmajor surgeries.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYour unwavering spirit inspires us all.\u201d Darryl wrote via Instagram<\/a> at the time. \u201cDespite your own struggles, you keep getting up for work and continue to put our family and other people\u2019s needs first, embodying the selflessness that defines you.\u201d<\/p>\n He followed up on October 8, just days after one of her surgeries, which he reported included a \u201csetback.\u201d In the photo, he was smiling alongside Tracy, who was resting in her hospital bed.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n Darryl and Tracy Strawberry<\/span> Courtesy of Darryl Strawberry\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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