Tony Fernandez, the Blue Jays' All-Star shortstop and 1993 World Series champion, died Saturday after suffering a stroke while battling kidney issues. He was 57.
Fernandez had dealt with polycystic kidney disease since 2017, and had been in critical condition since suffering a stroke earlier this month.
“The Toronto Blue Jays are deeply saddened by the passing of Tony Fernandez today, one of our club’s most celebrated and respected players," the team said in a statement. "Enshrined forever in Blue Jays history on the Level of Excellence, Tony left an equally indelible mark in the hearts of a generation of Blue Jays fans during his 12 unforgettable seasons with the team.