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Former MLB Player Andy Marte Dies at Age 33

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Former Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Andy Marte died in a car crash in the Dominican Republic on Sunday morning, according to J.M.G. Baseball and Vince Lara-Cinisomo of Baseball America. He was 33.

Both Cleveland and Arizona expressed their condolences on Twitter:

Cleveland Indians

Sad to learn of Andy Marte's death this morning. He was a genuine person who always greeted you with a warm smile. RIP. https://t.co/VoIWgLpqcr

January 22, 2017 at 2:45:03 PM GMT
Arizona Diamondbacks

We are deeply saddened to hear that former D-back Andy Marte has passed away.