Sad news to pass along, as first reported by NBCSports, Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Evan Chambers has passed away at just 24-year-old. The cause of death is not yet known and Chambers passed in his sleep over the weekend.

Chambers, an outfielder was a third round pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, and was working his way up through the Pirates system, reaching Double-A this year. He did sit out most of the year with a foot injury.

Below is a statement from Pirates general manager Neal Huntington:

“All of us at the Pittsburgh Pirates are shocked and saddened by Evan’s sudden passing in his sleep this past weekend. Beyond being just a talented ballplayer, Evan was a great teammate and a quiet leader who went about his craft as a professional every day. Off the field, Evan loved making a difference in the community, and often dedicated a lot of his time working with children in the communities in which he played. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to his family for this unimaginable loss. He was far too young. He will be missed.”

We at LWOS are sorry to hear of Chambers passing, and would like to offer our condolences to his family, friends, teammates, fans, and any who are affected by this tragedy.