BREAKING NEWS Orioles announce tragic death of promising young talent Luis Guevara at just 19
The Baltimore Orioles have announced the tragic passing of promising young talent Luis Guevara, as just 19 years of age, on Tuesday night.
Guevara passed away after a jet-ski crash on Sunday in Sarasota, Florida, just off the coast of Lido Key, where two water vehicles collided head-on.
Guevara was signed as an international free agent in January 2023 and was in the middle of his first professional baseball season in the United States.
'Luis was a beloved member of our organization, and we are devastated following his tragic passing,' Orioles general manager Mike Elias said in a statement. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and teammates, and we ask for their continued privacy during this difficult time.'
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