MLB players Yordano Ventura, Andy Marte die in separate car crashes, officials say

Royals vice president Mike Swanson confirms death of Ventura

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura and former major leaguer Andy Marte both died in separate traffic accidents.

Royals vice president Mike Swanson confirmed the death of Ventura, a fan favorite who helped his team win the 2015 World Series title. He was 25.

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