“The Minnesota Twins are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Ryan Costello yesterday in New Zealand. On behalf of the entire organization, the Twins send their most sincere condolences to Ryan’s family, friends, coaches and teammates,” the team said in a statement. The entire Twins organization sends our most sincere condolences to Ryan's family, friends, coaches, and teammates. pic.twitter.com/TXwztkmgQA — Minnesota Twins (@Twins) November 18, 2019A native of Wethersfield, Conn., Costello had arrived in New Zealand last week and was to play for the Auckland Tuatara, whose season begins Wednesday, in the Australian Baseball League. “He is a left bat and will ground out at-bats for us, while providing some pop.”More baseball coverage from The Post:AD

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