Diamondbacks' Starling Marte Announces Wife Noelia Died from Heart Attack

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Starling Marte announced his wife, Noelia, died as a result of a heart attack.

He revealed the news Monday with a tweet that included a picture of the couple and the following message in both Spanish and English: "I go through the pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to a heart attack. It is a moment of great sorrow."

Jon Heyman of MLB Network noted Noelia was in the hospital and awaiting surgery after she broke her ankle.

The Diamondbacks later issued a statement on Noelia's death:

Marte has been in the major leagues since the 2012 campaign and played his first eight seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates traded him to the Diamondbacks this offseason.