Nationals minor league prospect Fausto Segura dies in motorcycle accident in Dominican Republic

Washington Nationals minor league pitcher Fausto Segura died in motorcycle accident in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, the team announced in a statement Monday. 

"He was beloved by his teammates, coaches, coordinators and everyone he came in contact with throughout our organization," the Nationals said. 

The 23-year-old signed with the Nationals in July of 2017. Last season he played for the Auburn Doubledays in Class low-A where he posted a 3.21 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 17 appearances. He went 4-6 with a 3.88 ERA in 32 games as a professional, also playing in the Dominican Summer League (2017) and Gulf Coast League (2018). 

"He was starting to take off, which was good to see," Nationals assistant general manager of international operations Johnny DiPuglia said. “We were excited about him. But the thing we were most excited about him was how his maturation had improved. So that’s the sad thing. The kid was starting to figure some things out, and then this happens."

According to ESPN Deportes, Segura died in a motorcycle accident near Maria Montez International Airport in his native Dominican Republic.