COVID-19 Takes The Life of Jairo Castillo!
According to reports, Los Angeles Dodgers scout Jairo Castillo died Sunday due to complications from COVID-19, the team confirmed Tuesday. Read on…
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the scouting community are deeply saddened by the recent passings of two excellent baseball men, Lon Joyce and Jairo Castillo. Our thoughts are with their friends and family at this time. pic.twitter.com/KK5MtaMjeI
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) December 8, 2020
CelebnSports247.com reports that Jairo Castillo, who was only 31-years-old lost his battle to the coronavirus over the weekend.
Jairo Castillo — who was signed by the New York Mets at age 16 — was a crosschecker for the Dodgers in the Dominican Republic … and previously worked with the Toronto Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers.
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman spoke about Castillo’s passing to the L.A. Times — “We are heartbroken over the loss of Jairo Castillo, who recently passed away in the Dominican Republic.”
Andrew Friedman released this statement:
Tragically, Jairo’s promising baseball career was just getting started and his death will be felt deeply by everyone who crossed paths with him.
Castillo is survived by 2 baby boys … and a GoFundMe has been set up to support Castillo’s family during the tragedy.
Friedman continued:
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.
COVID-19 is not to be taken lightly, the virus can be fatal especially if you have a compromised immune system. Yes, there is a vaccine on the way, but it is NOT here yet, so wear a mask, social distance and stop going out because you need to see people. It’s NOT worth your life.
RIP
