Tragic news ... the Tampa Bay Rays announced Tuesday bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez died unexpectedly this week. He was just 28 years old.
No further details surrounding his passing were provided.
"He brought so much passion and energy each day to our clubhouse and bullpen, and his love for the Rays and baseball was evident to all who interacted with him," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.
"Jean will be deeply missed."
Added former Rays superstar pitcher Blake Snell, who won a Cy Young in Tampa, "Man this one hurts.