Carla Mendoza pregnant: Jose Fernandez girlfriend's pregnancy announced just five days before Miami Marlins pitcher's death

 Instagram/ Jose Fernandez

Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boat crash early on Sunday in Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard said. He was 24 years old.

"The Miami Marlins organization is devastated by the loss of Jose Fernandez," the Major League Baseball team said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time."

Fernandez was one of three people killed in the boating incident off Miami Beach, the Coast Guard said. The identities of the two other crash victims were not released.

Jul 11, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; National League pitcher Jose Fernandez (16) of the Miami Marlins during media day for the MLB All Star Game at the Grand Hyatt. Reuters

Emergency crews responded to reports of a 33-foot center console boat overturned on a jetty at about 3:30 a.m. local time (0730 GMT) on Sunday near the Government Cut shipping channel and South Pointe Park, where they found the three deceased passengers, the Coast Guard said.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.

The Marlins canceled its game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday due to the death of Fernandez, who was the National League rookie of the year in 2013.

Hernandez recently announced that his girlfriend was pregnant. Five days prior to his death, Fernandez put a photo on Instagram with the caption, "I'm ready for where this journey is gonna take us togetherr." '#familyfirst'

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