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I am at a loss of words for having to report this tragic news this morning:

Multiple reporters have confirmed this morning that Marlins ace Jose Fernandez has been killed in a tragic boating accident. There are no other details that has been released at this time. Please check back here for updates as more details become available.

The 24-year-old Fernandez was one of at least three people killed in the early morning collision. He announced on Instagram recently that he and his girlfriend were expecting a child, Local 10 reported.

“The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez,” a team statement said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.”

Sunday’s game between the Marlins and the Atlanta Braves in Miami was cancelled.

The Mets are scheduled to start a three-game series with the Marlins tomorrow in Miami.

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“All of baseball is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “He was one of our game’s great young stars who made a dramatic impact on and off the field since his debut in 2013. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Miami Marlins organization and all of the people he touched in his life.”

Jared Diamond of the WSJ shared an excerpt from a story detailing how Fernandez had once saved his mother who was swept overboard by a wave. Fernandez had tried to defect from Cuba three times. On the fourth try, his mother was swept overboard and he jumped in and saved her.

Quick Facts:

– Former 1st round pick in 2011 by the Miami Marlins
– Won Rookie-of-The-Year award in 2013
– 38-17 with a 2.58 ERA in 76 career games

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jose Fernandez and the Marlins organization.