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Twins minor-league pitcher dies in car accident

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Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Yorman Landa died Friday in Venezuela. He was 22 years old.

Landa was killed in a car accident, according to Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press.

Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey issued the following statement:

The Minnesota Twins are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of Yorman Landa early this morning in Venezuela. On behalf of the entire baseball community, we send out sincerest condolences to the Landa family as well as Yorman's many friends, coaches and teammates.

Landa, a pitcher, has been with the organization since signing in 2010 as a 16-year-old.

He was ranked the Twins' 20th overall prospect by MLB.

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