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Stephen Piscotty has melanoma removed

by James Bisson | Athletics Correspondent | Fri, Jun 14th 4:07pm EDT

Piscotty underwent successful surgery to have a melanoma removed from his right ear, the team announced Friday. (Oakland Athletics on Twitter)

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Scary news for Piscotty, but doctors were able to remove the melanoma entirely and Piscotty is expected to return to the team "within the week." The fifth-year pro is batting .250 with eight home runs and 29 RBIs over 288 plate appearances.

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