US EditionAngels’ HR Official Says She Texted About Eric Kay’s ‘Tweaker Vibes’ Following News of Tyler Skaggs’ Death
Trout testified the Angels knew of red flags about Eric Kay's drug use before Skaggs died from fentanyl-laced pills, supporting the wrongful death lawsuit.
- In a Southern California courtroom Tuesday, Trout testified he loved Tyler Skaggs like a brother and saw no signs of drug use before the 2019 overdose.
- Plaintiffs say the team repeatedly allowed Eric Kay access despite warning signs, and prosecutors say Kay supplied a fentanyl-laced oxycodone that killed Skaggs; Kay was convicted in 2022 and serves a 22-year federal sentence.
- Recalling clubhouse incidents, Mike Trout described dares Eric Kay performed, including taking a 90 mph fastball to the leg and shaving his eyebrows, and said, `He said it was clear he was` using something.
- Skaggs' family is seeking $210 million in damages, and Trout choked up during testimony as tissues passed among family present in the courtroom.
- Multiple ex-players previously testified that Kay supplied them with pills, and new filings name Wade Miley as an alleged supplier in a weeks-long trial; MLB adopted opioid testing after Skaggs' death.
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San Bernardino Sun
Angels’ HR official says she texted about Eric Kay’s ‘tweaker vibes’ following news of Tyler Skaggs’ death
A Los Angeles Angels human resources official, after learning that team communications staffer Eric Kay was facing criminal charges for providing a pill that led to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, texted a former colleague that Kay had “tweaker vibes,” according to testimony Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the ongoing wrongful death trial against the ballclub. Mayra Castro, an Angels’ HR director, admitted that she initially deleted the text about Kay …
Angels outfielder Mike Trout testifies he loved late teammate Tyler Skaggs, saw no signs of drug use
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified Tuesday in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Mike Trout thought Angels staffer was ‘using something’ — but never saw signs of Tyler Skaggs’ drug use
An emotional Mike Trout took the stand on Tuesday in the wrongful death trial against the Angels, testifying about what a valued friend Tyler Skaggs was and how he knew team employee Eric Kay had a drug problem.
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