According to ESPN.com starting pitcher Joe Kennedy died early this morning at his home in Florida. Kennedy was 28 and compiled a 4-9 record with an ERA under 5 last year for the Oakland A's, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Arizona Diamondbacks . The cause of death has not been reported yet but I'll update as soon as I see anything.

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