Former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Arroyo passed away Wednesday at the age of 88 in his home country of Puerto Rico.
According to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com), the pitcher’s daughter said he was diagnosed with cancer in December and died Wednesday. Arroyo was the first Puerto Rican-born player to play for the Yankees, and the team offered its condolences on Twitter:
The Yankees mourn the passing of former reliever Luis Arroyo. pic.twitter.com/4uQpUOvqJY
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 14, 2016
Arroyo pitched for the St.