Romell Jordan, a former New Mexico running back and the adopted brother of Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart, died on Wednesday, the team announced. Jordan was 23. No cause of death has been announced and the family is requesting for its privacy to be respected.
Jordan began living with the Swihart family in high school before heading to New Mexico for his college career. He ran for 551 yards on 105 carries with the Lobos after a standout career at V. Sue Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, N.M.
The Red Sox closed their morning media session on Wednesday.