Mariners prospect Victor Sanchez died Saturday of complications from injuries he suffered in a boating accident last month, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman. The team later confirmed the report and released a statement."The Seattle Mariners are saddened to learn of the passing of Victor Sanchez," general manager Jack Zduriencik said. "Victor was a tremendous young man and a wonderful teammate. He was a very talented player who was close to fulfilling his promise as a Major Leaguer. 
He will be missed by his teammates, and the coaches and at the Mariners."Sanchez, 20, was seriously injured when his head struck a boat propeller while swimming in Venezuela. Sanchez was reportedly showing signs of brain activity last month in his attempt to recover, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Doctors performed surgery on his brain, but he remained unconscious.Sanchez was a member of the Mariners' organization for four seasons and made 23 starts in 2014 for Double-A Jackson. He went 7-6 with a 4.19 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 124 2/3 innings.
He will be missed by his teammates, and the coaches and at the Mariners."Sanchez, 20, was seriously injured when his head struck a boat propeller while swimming in Venezuela. Sanchez was reportedly showing signs of brain activity last month in his attempt to recover, according to the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Doctors performed surgery on his brain, but he remained unconscious.Sanchez was a member of the Mariners' organization for four seasons and made 23 starts in 2014 for Double-A Jackson. He went 7-6 with a 4.19 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 124 2/3 innings.
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