Free Agent Pitcher Joe Kennedy Dead at 28

The left-handed Kennedy was 43-61 with a 4.79 ERA in seven seasons with Tampa Bay, Colorado, Oakland, Arizona and Toronto.

Free agent pitcher Joe Kennedy died early Friday while at home in Florida, according to multiple media reports.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL - Free agent pitcher Joe Kennedy died early Friday while at home in Florida, according to multiple media reports.

ESPN.com said that agent Damon Lapa confirmed Kennedy's death. Lapa told the website that the cause of death could not immediately be determined.

The Denver Post reported that, according to Lapa, Kennedy was visiting his wife's family in the Tampa area. He got up in the middle of the night and collapsed.

The left-handed Kennedy, 28, was 43-61 with a 4.79 ERA in seven seasons with Tampa Bay, Colorado, Oakland, Arizona and Toronto.

He pitched for the A's, Diamondbacks and Blue Jays last season, finishing the campaign with Toronto. He signed with the Blue Jays on Aug. 29 after being designated for assignment by Arizona.

Story courtesy: MLB.com

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