The Los Angeles Angels announced Monday that pitcher Tyler Skaggs died in Texas before Monday’s game against the Rangers.
He was 27.
ESPN has some of the details:
Police responded to a report of an unconscious man in a hotel room in Southlake, Texas, and pronounced Skaggs dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected and an investigation is ongoing, police said.
“It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas,” an Angels statement said. “Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this devastating time.”
The Angels’ game against the Texas Rangers scheduled for Monday was postponed.
Heartbroken players, friends, media members, and fans paid their respects to Skaggs:
