Jose Fernandez, the ace right-hander for the Miami Marlins, was killed in a boating accident early Sunday morning.
A two-time MLB All-Star, Fernandez was 24 years old.
Upon hearing of the tragedy, players around the league expressed their condolences and remembered Fernandez fondly.
We are stunned and devastated by the tragic news that Jose Fernandez, 24, has died in a boating accident. https://t.co/QIBcnIYJ1i pic.twitter.com/SDZoL6NMEb - MLB (@MLB) September 25, 2016
There will be a league-wide moment of silence before each of today's games in memory of José Fernández. pic.twitter.com/y7V9gk7Q2h - MLB (@MLB) September 25, 2016
Jose Fernandez played the game with an incomprehensible passion that I think all of us who played wish we had. Loss of a great person. - RichAurilia35 (@RichAurilia35) September 25, 2016
One time for Jose Fernandez... #Gone2Soon - Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) September 25, 2016
San Francisco Giants
Terribly sad news about Jose Fernandez. Please watch this - It tells you more about him than his stats ever will https://t.co/p7wNZkcRGl - Eireann Dolan (@EireannDolan) September 25, 2016
Couldn't believe my eyes this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandez family. #RIPJoseFernandez - Matt Moore (@MattyMoe55) September 25, 2016
"I don't think anyone really brought more energy." Jacob deGrom reacts to Jose Fernandez's passing. pic.twitter.com/GbjrqZCQK1 - Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 25, 2016
So sorry to hear of this news about @Marlins Jose Fernandez. This is a saddening story. Talented, full energy and life! RIP young man. - Jeremy Affeldt (@JeremyAffeldt) September 25, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandez family and the entire Miami @Marlins community this morning - San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 25, 2016
We're saddened by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez.
Our hearts go out to Jose's family and the entire @Marlins organization. - Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) September 25, 2016
Statement from the Miami Marlins organization: pic.twitter.com/6A4Rv6m2g9 - Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 25, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the family of José Fernández and the entire Miami Marlins organization. - Oakland Athletics (@Athletics) September 25, 2016
The game will not be the same without you #RIPJoseFernandez - Ryon Healy (@rchealy25) September 25, 2016
RIP my bro @JDFernandez16 . Sad and horrible news. You left us to soon. May God bless you and your family and everyone effected by accident. - Yonder Alonso (@YonderalonsoU) September 25, 2016
Unbelievably saddened by the news this morning. Gone way too soon. Sending out prayers for Jose's family. pic.twitter.com/cwtZ5C9TWS - Stephen Vogt (@SVogt1229) September 25, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to Jose Fernandez, and his family. So shocking and saddening. Hurting with my friends from the Marlins today. - Mark Canha (@outtadapakmark) September 25, 2016
Sad news waking up to hear we lost a great guy in the world of baseball!! Jose you will be missed! Prayers up bro! #RIP - Bruce T Maxwell (@bruu_truu13) September 25, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Jose Fernandez, his family, and the @Marlins. Such horrible news! Gone way too soon. pic.twitter.com/Q5N03gztk7 - Chris Bassitt (@C_Bass419) September 25, 2016
We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Jose Fernandez. Our hearts go out to Jose's family and the @Marlins organization. - SFGiants (@SFGiants) September 25, 2016
Completely shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of Jose. Thoughts and prayers go out to his… https://t.co/DCRtjuhXhX - CoryGearrin_62 (@CoryGearrin) September 25, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear and my thoughts and prayers go out to Jose Fernandez family, friends, and @Marlins . - Hunter Strickland (@hstrickland60) September 25, 2016
A tragic loss. A life taken too soon. Descansa en paz. pic.twitter.com/2gh9gUsXcK - Orlando Cepeda (@OrlandoCepeda30) September 25, 2016
