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Kody Funderburk and Alicia Funderburk’s journey into parenthood didn’t begin as they had envisioned.
Indeed, the Minnesota Twins—who drafted the MLB pitcher in 2018—provided fans with an update on the athlete’s family after he and his wife welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Murphy Jo. Her arrival follows Alicia’s diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma during her pregnancy.
“Fundy is back from the Paternity List,” the team announced on X April 25 alongside a photo of the couple on the baseball field, “but we want to take a moment to share more of his and his wife’s story.”
“While pregnant, Alicia, Kody’s wife, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma,” a separate post continued featuring a photo of Alicia in the hospital. “After ongoing chemotherapy treatments, doctors are hopeful that she’ll make a full recovery.”
Amid Alicia’s health battle, the couple safely welcomed their newborn.
“Baby Fundy arrived on Monday, April 20th – a healthy baby girl, Murphy Jo,” the team added. “Both Alicia and Murphy are doing well!”
“We are inspired by the strength and positivity the Funderburks have shown,” they continued, “and we wish them the very best and continue to support them on and off the field.”
