Allegations Surface: Pitcher Wade Miley Accused in Civil Case for Providing Drugs to Late Tyler Skaggs
Let's Dive into the Shocking New Developments in the Tragic Passing of MLB Pitcher Tyler Skaggs
After a shocking turn of events, the sudden death of former Major League Baseball pitcher Tyler Skaggs is back in the spotlight. Fresh court filings have implicated Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley as one of Skaggs' alleged drug suppliers.
Skaggs' distraught family is endeavoring to secure a whopping $210 million through a wrongful death suit against his former team, the LA Angels. The heartbreaking incident occurred on July 1, 2019, in a Texas hotel room. An autopsy revealed that the 27-year-old pitcher's demise was due to a lethal cocktail of alcohol, fentanyl, and oxycodone.
The lawsuit was initially filed in 2021, after Skaggs' former communications director, Eric Kay, was charged with distributing the drugs said to have led to Skaggs' tragic end. Kay received a 22-month prison sentence in 2022, following his conviction on charges of drug distribution resulting in death and drug conspiracy.
Recent news broke on June 12 when The Athletic reported that Skaggs' former agent claimed in a deposition that Miley also supplied Skaggs with oxycodone-laced pills.
Why the Recent Spotlight on Tyler Skaggs' Death?
The latest details about Skaggs' death have emerged due to new court filings. The bombshell revelations vindicate the family's efforts to demonstrate that the Angels were aware of Kay's drug dealing activities and his association with Skaggs. It's unclear why the depositions were posted publicly, although the Angels' legal team accuses Skaggs' family of making the documents public in court on June 9 – an accusation denied by the family.
What Has the LA Angels Said About the Lawsuit?
The Angels have requested the case’s dismissal via a motion for summary judgment, filed on May 30. The organization's legal counsel, Todd Theodora, argues that it was Skaggs' own actions that led to his demise, as he knowingly used drugs supplied by multiple unsecured and illegal sources. Neither current nor former team employees have commented on the lawsuit.
How Is Wade Miley Allegedly Connected?
The Angels' motion includes a deposition from Skaggs' former agent, Ryan Hamill, who testified that Skaggs spoke to him about obtaining pills containing oxycodone from Miley. The two were teammates on the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2012 to 2013. Miley has since denied the claims, expressing regret over Skaggs’ passing but maintaining that he was never a witness or accused during the case.
Involvement of Other Players
During the trial, former Angels players Cam Bedrosian, C.J. Cron, Matt Harvey and Mike Morin admitted to obtaining drugs from Kay. Skaggs often served as a liaison between the players and Kay. Text messages revealed that Skaggs asked Morin for a drug acquisition in 2017 and reached out to Harvey for more pills in 2019. Harvey also testified that he himself provided drugs to Skaggs, resulting in a 60-day suspension from MLB and his subsequent departure from the Majors.
The recent spotlight on Tyler Skaggs' death is due to new court filings that implicate Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley as one of Skaggs' alleged drug suppliers. Previously, Skaggs' former communications director, Eric Kay, was charged with distributing the drugs said to have led to Skaggs' tragic end. Wade Miley, who was a teammate with Skaggs on the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2012 to 2013, has since denied the claims. Additionally, general news outlets have covered crime-and-justice issues surrounding the MLB, including the ongoing lawsuit filed by Skaggs' family against his former team, the LA Angels, due to the tragic incident involving the death of Tyler Skaggs. These developments also touch upon sports news, particularly baseball and the MLB, given the high-profile nature of the case and the involvement of several MLB players.
