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The Latest: Marlins Say Jose Fernandez Has Been Killed

MIAMI (AP) — The Latest on the boating death of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez (all times local):

10:45 a.m.

Major League Baseball released a statement saying it was "stunned and devastated" by news of the death of ace right-hander Jose Fernandez.

The 24-year-old pitcher was killed in a boat crash early Sunday off Miami Beach. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating. Two other people died.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred called Fernandez one of baseball's "great young stars" who made a dramatic impact on and off the field since his debut in 2013.

Manfred said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Miami Marlins organization and all of the people he touched in his life."

The Marlins' game Sunday at home against the Atlanta Braves has been canceled.

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