One of Major League Baseball's best young pitchers, and brightest stars, has died.

Jose Fernandez, 24, of the Miami Marlins, was killed early Sunday in a boating accident, near Miami Beach, Florida authorities said.

According to CNN, Fernandez and two other men were found dead after their 32-foot boat was discovered crashed. The bodies were found by Coast Guard personnel about 3:15 a.m.

Today's game between the Marlins and Atlanta Braves has been canceled as a result of the news.

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