Former Yankees shortstop Tony Fernandez passed away on Saturday evening following complications of polycystic kidney disease. First diagnosed in 2017, Fernandez suffered a stroke two weeks ago and was placed in an induced coma as he received treatment for his illness.
A 17-year major league veteran, Fernandez’s career will forever be synonymous with the Toronto Blue Jays. Across four separate stints with the Jays, Fernandez became the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, hits, singles, triples and WAR.
Four of Fernandez’s five All-Star appearances came as a member of the Jays (1992 was with the Padres).