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By Nelson Espinal
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Los Angeles Angels minor leaguer Rio Foster was involved in a "serious" car accident as a passenger, according to the team.
In a statement released to the public on Friday, the organization provided an update on Foster, who remains in critical condition.
"Earlier today, the Angels Organization learned that Rio Foster, a member of our Tri-City affiliate, was a passenger in a serious accident in Richland, WA," the statement read.
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"Rio is currently receiving medical care at a local hospital and remains in critical condition. We ask that the entire Angels Community joins our Organization in keeping Rio and his family in their during this difficult time."
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Foster was taken in the 16th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He hails from Florence-Darlington Technical College in South Carolina.
He started this season in High-A and has played in 93 games, hitting .267/.407/.439. He has 10 home runs, 40 RBIs, and eight stolen bases.
For his month of August, the 22-year-old won Player of the Month in the Northwest League.
He slashed .333/.456/.656 and led the league in runs as well as slugging percentage. He finished second in home runs, RBIs, and OPS, while getting third place in on-base percentage.
Friday's game between the Tri-City Dust Devils and the Hillsboro Hops was canceled amid the news of the accident.
The Dust Devils released their own statement:
"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Dust Devils organization are with Rio Foster who was a passenger in a car accident early this morning and sustained serious injuries," the statement read.
"Tonight's game against the Hillsboro Hops has been canceled."
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