The world, and the tiny slice of it occupied by professional baseball, awoke Sunday to the news Miami Marlins pitcher had been killed in a boating accident. The 24-year-old right-hander was scheduled to pitch Sunday. Instead, the Marlins’ game against the Atlanta Braves was cancelled while family, friends, teammates and others in the baseball world mourned.
Many Dodgers players shared their thoughts on social media:
Deeply saddened by the news of Jose Fernandez and friends. Thoughts and prayers to the families.
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) September 25, 2016
My prayers go out to the Fernandez family. RIP Jose. You will be dearly missed.
— Adrián González (@Adrian_ElTitan) September 25, 2016
Absolutely sick to my stomach right now. RIP Jose. Thinking and praying for you and your loved ones!
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) September 25, 2016
I'm stunned by the news I just heard…………………………………………………………………………..#RIPJoseFernandez
— Josh Ravin™ (@FreshSqueezed22) September 25, 2016
Hermano, wherever you are, you know how much I loved you. Sin palabras. My heart is with the families. pic.twitter.com/JGVSRYXlMf
— Yasiel Puig (@YasielPuig) September 25, 2016
In shock waking up to that terrible news so sad..prayers go out to his family,friends and teammates! RIP Jose Fernandez
— Joc Pederson (@yungjoc650) September 25, 2016
Heartbreaking news to wake up to this morning. May god watch over your family and see them through this tragedy! pic.twitter.com/6wkn5hpBw0
— Alex Wood (@Awood45) September 25, 2016
Today is a very sad day. Woke up to the news of the passing of Jose Fernandez. Thoughts & prayers go out to his family and those involved.
— Scott Kazmir (@scottkazmir19) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez personified joy and enthusiasm. Such a tragic loss.
— Brett Anderson (@BrettAnderson35) September 25, 2016
We were all jealous of his talent but deep down I think we most envied the fun he had while doing something so difficult.
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 25, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to Jose's family, and the Marlins family. A fierce competitor, and jubilant teammate. Rest in peace brother.
— Chris Hatcher (@handlebars41) September 25, 2016
The Dodgers share in baseball's devastation over the death of José Fernández and offer his family and friends our sincere condolences. pic.twitter.com/dvSzF80FxM
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 25, 2016