Former Major League Baseball closer and World Series champion Bobby Jenks revealed on Saturday that he is facing a battle with stomach cancer.

The 43-year-old shared details about his health condition from a hospital bed in Portugal during an early morning interview with MLB.com.

“The lifestyle choices I made in my 20s and early 30s would have taken down most people,” Jenks remarked to MLB.com. “In one sense, I’m grateful to still be alive. In another, I’m not shocked that this is happening. It really emphasizes the importance of taking care of your health through proper nutrition and regular exercise.”

The former pitcher emphasized, “I’m not suggesting everyone should strive for a ripped physique, but it’s crucial to be mindful of what you eat. Unfortunately, during my younger years, I hardly considered the impact of my diet. I can’t say that was the sole reason for my current condition.”

Jenks played the bulk of his seven-season MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, where he contributed to the 2005 World Series championship victory.

A two-time All-Star, Jenks concluded his professional career with a total of 173 saves, making him the second-leading saves leader in White Sox history. He also impressive achieved a record of retiring 41 consecutive batters in 2007, setting a mark for relievers.

Since retiring from MLB in 2011, Jenks has embraced coaching and currently serves as the manager for the Windy City ThunderBolts in the Frontier League.

He expressed hope for a successful recovery so he can continue managing the ThunderBolts into his second season.

“Now I need to focus on my recovery so I can extend my time with my family,” Jenks stated during the MLB.com interview. “I’ll make it clear: I’m not going to succumb here in Portugal.”

Recently, Jenks and his family relocated to Portugal to be closer to his wife’s relatives.

In a further twist of fate, the native of Mission Hills, CA, revealed that he suffered significant losses in the Palisades Fire, retaining only one suitcase in the aftermath.