Former MLB pitcher Yoervis Medina dead at 37 after heart attack while driving

Former MLB pitcher Yoervis Medina died this week after he reportedly suffered a heart attack while driving in his native Venezuela. 

He was 37.

Medina, who played for the Seattle Mariners for three seasons, was driving in the municipality of Naguanagua when he suffered a heart attack and crashed into several parked cars, the New York Post reported, citing local media.

Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina throws against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Safeco Field in Seattle April 22, 2015. (Joe Nicholson/USA Today Sports)

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Medina’s former team, the Everett AquaSox of Minor League Baseball, confirmed the news of his death in a post Friday.

“Sad news coming out of Venezuela, former AquaSox pitcher Yoervis Medina (2010) has passed away at the age of 37,” the post on X said. “He pitched in the Major Leagues between 2013 and 2015. RIP.”

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoervis Medina participates in camp at Peoria Sports Park in Peoria, Ariz., Feb. 21, 2015. (Rick Scuteri/USA Today Sports)

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The Mariners also shared a tribute post on social media.

“We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.”

Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina throws against the Texas Rangers during the ninth inning at Safeco Field in Seattle April 19, 2015.  (Joe Nicholson/USA Today Sports)

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Medina made his MLB debut in 2013, posting a 2.91 ERA with 71 strikeouts in 68 innings during his rookie season with the Mariners. He became a reliable relief pitcher with a career 3.08 ERA with 147 strikeouts over 146 innings.

He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2015 but only played in a handful of games.

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