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The Red Sox signed the 17-year-old out of
Venezuela last July, giving him a $3.1 million deal as they
envisioned him as their future catcher.
Flores had been undergoing cancer treatment in recent weeks,
though the team did not disclose it.
"Everyone at the Red Sox was shocked to hear of Daniel's tragic
passing," Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave
Dombrowski said in a statement.
"To see the life of a young man with so much promise cut short
is extremely saddening for all of us. On behalf of the Red Sox
organization, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and
condolences to Daniel's family."
Flores was a 6-foot-1 switch-hitter who was noted for his strong
arm.
He had yet to begin his career in the Red Sox minor league
system.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; editing by Amlan
Chakraborty)
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