[Wu Minxin/Comprehensive Report]Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey will be suspended for 60 games for violating drug regulations after admitting to supplying former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs with drugs that caused his sudden death. The penalty for the field is retroactive to April 29.
When Tyler Skaggs went on a road trip with the Angels in July 2019, he was found dead in a hotel room in Texas. He died of suffocation due to vomit blocking his airway. Prohibited ingredient, believed to be associated with drug abuse.
Harvey admitted in court in February of this year that he, as a teammate at the time, had given Skeggs analgesics (Percocets), and the two often exchanged drugs in the lounge, including drugs banned by the major leagues. Oxycodone.
Eric Kay, the former Angels public relations director, is still accused of being a “drug head” in this case, and has been prosecuted for providing illegal drugs to Skegs for a long time. However, during the trial, Harvey was also involved. Kay was also involved. A formal conviction is expected in June.
The Orioles issued a statement expressing respect for the major league’s sanction, with general manager Mike Elias saying, “I’m glad that Xavi now has the opportunity to put this past behind him and, after serving the vet, be able to play in our Pursuing another upswing in the team.”
Harvey, who debuted in the Metropolitan City, has the title of “Dark Knight”. The 33-year-old threw 127.2 innings in the Orioles last season, the second most innings of the team, and was renewed by the Orioles in April this year with a minor league contract. , staying in the minor league 3A this season and has not yet had any game records.