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Last year Rocco Baldelli (The Woonsocket Rocket) was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease which can be fatal.

From WebMD:

Mitochondria are the energy-making structures inside the cells of our bodies. They have their own DNA, which we inherit directly from our mothers. Mitochondrial diseases or disorders are caused by defects in mitochondrial DNA, or by defects in regular DNA that affect mitochondrial function.



People with mitochondrial disease may get too little energy to power the immune system, the nervous system, and/or other important bodily functions. Or their dysfunctional mitochondria allow toxins to build up within cells.

So in layman’s terms with mitochondrial disease you’re fucked. And since it is genetic perhaps you wouldn’t sire any off-spring. But that’s not what Rocco has. Turns out all those experts where wrong. Where is House when you need him?

Rocco has, and let’s for now say allegedly, channelopothy. The internet does not have much information about channelopothy, but apparently it is not fatal and it is treatable.

So now Rocco becomes a more valuable free agent. You paying attention Hank and Hal? He would look good in center in pinstripes.

I can only imagine how thorough his free agent physical is going to be. It could take weeks. But it is great news for Rocco and his family.