The Blue Jays announced Monday evening that former pitcher Brian Wolfe has passed away.

"We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue Jay, Brian Wolfe," the team wrote. "Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time."

No further details were included in the club's statement.

Wolfe wore a Blue Jays uniform during his playing career, a fact that connects him to generations of fans who followed the organization across different eras of the franchise.

Moments like this tend to land differently depending on when a fan first watched him pitch, but the loss registers across the broader Blue Jays community regardless of era.

Wolfe spent three years in the MLB all for the Blue Jays between 2007 and 2009 before taking his talents overseas where he played in Japan from three different teams between 2010 and 2018.

Why these announcements matter to the fan base

Teams don't always share personal details in these early statements, and that appears to be the case here as well.

For now, the tribute stands simply as an acknowledgment of loss and a message of support for Wolfe's family during a difficult time.

Former players carry a lasting connection to the organizations they represented, even long after their playing days end, and losses like this remind fans of that ongoing thread between generations of the team.

The Blue Jays organization often shares additional details, service information, or tributes from former teammates in the days following an announcement like this one.

Until more information becomes available, the message from the club remains simple: condolences to Wolfe's family and loved ones as they navigate this loss.