Top Prospect Jon Lester Wraps Up Chemotherapy

Boston's pitching staff got a little more crowded Tuesday to the delight of the franchise and Red Sox nation.

Jon Lester, the top prospect who has been sidelined since August when he was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma, has confirmed that his doctors have informed him he can stop chemotherapy following his next session.

"It was my expectation from the beginning to be at spring training at some point," Lester said Tuesday. "Now that everything is looking good and ready to go, I'm ready to be there on the reporting day that pitchers and catchers need to be there."