Many of Yordano Ventura‘s Kansas City Royals teammates flew to the Dominican Republic for his funeral. Alcides Escobar, Eric Hosmer, and Salvador Perez were pall bearers, and Perez also delivered a eulogy. Dayton Moore, international scout Rene Francisco, and other members of the KC Royals front office also paid their respects to Ventura’s mother Marisol Hernandez and the rest of his family.
The Kansas City Star sent reporter Vahe Gregorian and photographer John Sleezer to the funeral.
Perez also addressed Ventura’s mother, Marisol, telling her: “Mi doña, stay strong for your family.