A medical examiner in Texas said Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ cause of death was an accidental overdose.
Skaggs, 27, was found dead in his hotel room in Dallas on July 1 before the Angels were slated to face off against the Texas Rangers for a four-game stretch.
“We are heartbroken to learn that the passing of our beloved Tyler was the result of a combination of dangerous drugs and alcohol,” the statement read. “That is completely out of character for someone who worked so hard to become a Major League baseball player and had a very promising future in the game he loved so much.”
The family also expressed thanks to the police officers working on his case.
“We are grateful for the work of the detectives in the Southlake Police Department and their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tyler’s death. We were shocked to learn that it may involve an employee of the Los Angeles Angels. We will not rest until we learn the truth about how Tyler came into possession of these narcotics, including who supplied them. To that end, we have hired attorney Rusty Hardin to assist us,” the family said.
Hardin, the attorney, told the LA Times that at this point, it’s “way too early” to know if the family is willing to pursue legal action.
