Mark Budzinski will not be with the team after the death of his oldest daughter.
Over the last four seasons, the Budzinskis have been a part of the BlueJays family. The loss of Bud was felt by the entire organization and we grieve with him and his family. I have known Bud for 25 years and have always admired his dedication to his family. He holds a special place in our hearts because he is loved and respected by everyone in the club.
Our hearts are with the Budzinski family 💙 pic.twitter.com/3zddQ22ue3
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 3, 2022
Julia was 17 when she died. Budzinski will be taking a break from the team to be with his family.
A moment of silence was held before the first pitch of the game. Kevin Cash said his team was devastated.
A.J. Hinch, who roomed with Budzinski during his minor league career, expressed his support for his friend before the game.
Alex Cora offered a similar message from Chicago where his team was playing the Cubs.
First base was coached by Luis Hurtado.
Budzinski and Montoyo left the game in the third frame. The team's other coaches were with Budzinski, who was dealing with a personal matter, when the team closed their locker room.
Budzinski played four games for the Reds in 2003 before retiring. He joined the big league staff after managing in Cleveland. In November of last year, Toronto hired Budzinski.
The AP contributed.
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