Teammates, fellow players share Taveras condolences on Twitter

Published Oct. 26, 2014 10:02 p.m. ET

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ST. LOUIS -- The World Series carried on, but mixed in the social media reporting of Game 5 were dozens of teammates and fellow players offering their condolences upon the death of Cardinals rookie outfielder Oscar Taveras.

The Cardinals released a statement about an hour after reports surfaced that Taveras and his girlfriend had been killed in a car wreck in the Dominican Republic.

"We are all stunned and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of the youngest members of the Cardinals family," Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said. "Oscar was an amazing talent with a bright future who was taken from us well before his time. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends tonight."

Said general manager John Mozeliak: "I simply can't believe it. I first met Oscar when he was 16 years old and will forever remember him as a wonderful young man who was a gifted athlete with an infectious love for life who lived every day to the fullest."

Wow! My heart truly hurts to hear the passing of Oscar! I've played with him every year and we truly lost a great person! #RIPOscarTaveras
— Kolten Wong (@KoltenWong) October 27, 2014

Cant Believe This Happened! It was a blessing to play with you @el_fenomeno_18 Rest In Peace OT! 2015 is dedicated to you #CardinalForLife
— Sam Tuivailala (@Stuivailala) October 27, 2014

Wow.. Thoughts and Prayers out to Oscar and his girlfriend's families. Such a fun player to watch and play with.. #RIPOscarTaveras
— Zach Petrick (@Zach_Petrick) October 27, 2014

RIP Oscar. Speechless. Such a good all around person.. #RIPOscarTaveras
— Rob Kaminsky (@Kaminsky21) October 27, 2014

Sad night for #CardinalNation... #RIP Oscar Tavares. He had such a bright future. ?
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 27, 2014

Life is so Precious! Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Oscar Taveras..Kid was an absolute stud! #CardinalsNation
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) October 27, 2014

My condolences to the @Cardinals and the family of Oscar Tavares and his girlfriend.So terrible and heartbreaking.He had incredible talent.
— Jonathan Lucroy (@JLucroy20) October 27, 2014