Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez Killed in Boating Accident

According to several reports, Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident Saturday night. Fernandez, who was 24, was one of baseball's bright young stars, and one of those players you could see was having fun every time he played.

Horrific news to report this morning, multiple people inform me that Marlins' pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) September 25, 2016

Sadly, I can confirm that Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating accident.
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) September 25, 2016

Sickening news: Source confirms that #Marlins' Jose Fernandez was killed in boating accident. Statement coming from club shortly.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) September 25, 2016

Fernandez was found with two other victims by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue after they were alerted to a possible accident at around 3 a.m. When they arrived, they found the boat upside down, crashed on rocks.

The Marlins released a statement confirming the news and offering thoughts and prayers to Fernandez's family. The team has cancelled this afternoon's game against the Braves, which Fernandez was originally scheduled to start, but Miami pushed him back to pitch on Monday.

Update 11:15 a.m.: The Miami Herald has more details on the accident, as well as a gallery of pictures from the site of the crash.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the 32-foot SeaVee in which Fernandez and two friends were traveling Sunday morning was spotted around 3:15 a.m. Sunday overturned on the jetty that juts into Government Cut from South Pointe Park. Investigators said the boat, which belongs to a close friend of several Miami Marlins, was heading south at full speed and flipped when it hit the north end of the dark jetty.

Fernandez and the two others on board, who have not yet been identified, were killed. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Todd Garofalo told WSVN that first responders found two of the victims on top of the water and one underneath the boat, which had severe damage to its front, left underside.

Earlier this week, Fernandez posted a picture of his girlfriend Carla Mendoza, who he revealed was pregnant with their child, writing in the caption: "I'm so glad you came into my life. I'm ready for where this journey is gonna take us together. #familyfirst"