Prior to Monday night’s game, both the New York Mets and Miami Marlins display heavy hearts for No. 16 Jose Fernandez.
As you must have found out at some point over the past two days, Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed early Sunday morning in a boating accident.
This whirlwind of a tragedy has left many throughout the sports world without words.
The Marlins canceled their game yesterday versus the Atlanta Braves out of respect for their star player.
Dee Gordon's Instagram Post ? His Last Game He Ever Pitched Was His Best Game #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/HRm3jP89MD
— WORLD STAR FANS (@WorIdStarComedy) September 25, 2016
On Monday, the Marlins will play their first game without Fernandez, with every player wearing his No. 16.
This will be the last time you see any Marlin wearing the number, as somber owner Jeffrey Loria shared plans to retire it.
#Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria said no player will wear No. 16 again. The entire roster will wear it for tonight's game vs #Mets.
— David Lennon (@DPLennon) September 26, 2016
Many others throughout baseball, including the Mets, have begun to honor the late pitcher.
Jose, you will forever be missed. My prayers are with your family. Thank you for everything. May you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/5JfFsZVTWR
— Yoenis Cespedes (@ynscspds) September 26, 2016
Yesterday, Mets owner Jeff Wilpon and slugger Yoenis Cespedes got together to get a “Fernandez” Met jersey placed in the dugout. The Mets brought the jersey with them to remain in the dugout when they play in Miami tonight.
Before yesterday’s game, manager Terry Collins would only take questions in remembrance of Fernandez.
Terry talks about José Fernández's first career start at @CitiField and his All-Star Game interactions with him. #RIPJoseFernandez #Mets pic.twitter.com/31GjkqW2Dn
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 25, 2016
Brotherhood. #JDF16 pic.twitter.com/i3ROz5thq2
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 26, 2016
Various Mets were seen before today’s game sharing some words with their grieving baseball brethren.
Stunned over the tragic news about Jose. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
— Matt Harvey (@MattHarvey33) September 25, 2016
RIP José Fernández. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and close ones during these very… https://t.co/hPsCwqlnza
— Jose Reyes (@lamelaza_7) September 25, 2016
This is a hard time for everyone throughout baseball and the Mets want to make sure they act with class.
Heavy hearts as we arrive Marlins Park for tonight's game. #RIPJose pic.twitter.com/TVaGArbb7X
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 26, 2016
Fans pay their respects to José. #Mets #BiggerThanBaseball pic.twitter.com/vGgVsXNyMV
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 26, 2016
Lots of love before we take BP. #Respect #BiggerThanBaseball ? pic.twitter.com/OklSL9tyEH
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 26, 2016
