It was the shocking news that rocked the Baseball community when it was announced that left-handed pitcher Tyler Skaggs had tragically passed away early Monday morning.
Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in Southlake, Texas, according to police.
The Southlake Police Department issued this release, stating no foul play is suspected. For the ones thinking it might be something else, they also stated “not suspected,” a police spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times:
The cause of his death remains unclear.
The Angels released the following statement, “It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas. Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carli and his entire family during this devastating time.”
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Commissioner Rob Manfred released this statement:
“I am deeply saddened by today’s tragedy in Texas. All of us at Major League Baseball extend our deepest condolences to Tyler’s wife Carli, their family, their friends and all of his Angels’ teammates and colleagues. We will support the Angels’ organization through this most difficult period, and we will make a variety of resources available to Tyler’s teammates and other members of the baseball family.”
Skaggs, who would’ve turned 28 on July 13th, had pitched in the majors in parts of seven seasons after being drafted by the Angels in 2009.
