Reds minor league pitcher Jairo Capellan died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic early Saturday.
Fellow minor leaguers Raul Hernandez and Emilio Garcia were also injured in the crash; Hernandez is in critical condition, and Garcia in stable condition, both in Dominican hospitals. “We received this terrible news and send our condolences and support to the families, friends and teammates of Jairo, Raul and Emilio,” Reds Chief Executive Officer Bob Castellini said in a news release. “Our Dominican operations are an integral part of the Reds organization, and this tragedy affects us all. We will remain closely involved to help everyone through this difficult time.” All three players are 19 years old. Our condolences go out to the Capellan family and the Reds organization.
