Toronto Blue Jays legend Tony Fernandez, who was a member of their 1993 World Series-winning team, has passed away at the age of 57.
The Blue Jays confirmed the news Sunday morning, calling Fernandez “one of our club’s most celebrated and respected players.”
Earlier this year, Fernandez was hospitalized due to complications from kidney disease, which led to him being placed in a medically induced coma. According to MLB Insider Hector Gomez, Fernandez suffered a stroke and was reportedly taken off life support.
A native of San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic, Fernandez was one of the crown jewels of the team’s Latin American scouting efforts, led by Epy Guerrero.