Hess signed a minor league contract with the Rays during the offseason and returned to the mound after completing successful treatment for a cancerous tumor in his chest last October. The 29-year-old righty, who made 15 relief appearances last year with the Marlins and Rays, allowed 15 runs on 18 hits with an 11/3 K/BB ratio across 10 1/3 innings (eight appearances) this season at Triple-A Durham.

Hess broke the news on his personal Twitter account. The 28-year-old righty, who inked a minor-league contract with the Rays earlier this offseason, underwent successful treatment after being diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his chest last October. It's an extremely encouraging development that Hess appears poised to be healthy and ready to compete for a spot in the Rays' bullpen this spring.

Hess, who was diagnosed with a cancerous germ cell tumor in his chest earlier this offseason, is back with the Rays, where he spent the majority of last season. The 28-year-old righty allowed 24 runs (22 earned) on 32 hits with an 18/11 K/BB ratio across 20 innings with the Marlins and Rays at the major-league level last year. He'll serve as organizational relief depth moving forward.

Hess revealed earlier this week that he has been diagnosed with a cancerous germ cell tumor in his chest and we're all hoping for the best in his upcoming treatment and recovery. The 28-year-old righty allowed 24 runs (22 earned) on 32 hits with an 18/11 K/BB ratio across 20 innings with the Marlins and Rays at the big-league level this season.