Angels pitcher died from mix of alcohol, fentanyl, oxycodone

Arlington, Texas — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from a lethal mix of alcohol, fentanyl and oxycodone when he was found unresponsive in a Texas hotel room last month, according to a toxicology report from the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, CBS Dallas Fort Worth reported.

Skaggs, 27, aspirated the contents of his stomach, meaning he choked on his own vomit, ultimately causing his death, according to the medical examiner. They also ruled his death accidental.

Skaggs’ family said they’re shocked an employee of the Angels played a part in his death. “We are heartbroken to learn that the passing of our beloved Tyler was the result of a combination of dangerous drugs and alcohol. 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 statement said. 

Tyler Skaggs of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Texas Rangers on August 21, 2017. Getty

Last month, police found Skaggs inside a Hilton hotel room where he was was pronounced dead. The Southlake Police Department’s investigation into Skaggs’ death is ongoing.

His family vowed they “not rest until we learn the truth about how Tyler came into possession of these narcotics, including who supplied them.”