Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Has Died at 27

27-year-old Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died.

Tyler Skaggs #45 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
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Tyler Skaggs #45 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died.

On Monday, the Angels released a statement announcing that the 27-year-old passed away during the team's stay in Texas.

Angels statement on the passing of Tyler Skaggs. pic.twitter.com/6XA2Vu1uWV

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2019

#Angels have announced that pitcher Tyler Skaggs died this morning in Texas. The game vs. #Rangers has been canceled.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) July 1, 2019

"It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs has passed earlier today in Texas," the statement read. "Tyler has, and always will be, part of the Angel's Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carli and his entire family during this devastating time."

Currently, no cause of death has been revealed by the franchise. Southlake Police released a statement on Skaggs' death, stating, "No foul play is suspected. The investigation is ongoing."

Statement from the Southlake PD on Tyler Skaggs.

“No foul play is suspected. The investigation is ongoing…" https://t.co/1yFMTVkUlv

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) July 1, 2019

The Texas Rangers also expressed their condolences while informing fans that tonight's game against the Angels has been postponed. The game will be made up at a date that is to be determined. 

Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Tyler Skaggs & the entire @Angels organization. pic.twitter.com/Xi1qNEmbRa

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 1, 2019

Members around the league shared tributes to Tyler Skaggs.

Thoughts and prayers for Tyler Skaggs family. Sad news

— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) July 1, 2019

I am heartbroken to learn the news of the passing of teammate Tyler Skaggs. Praying for his family to find peace in such a hard moment. Sad moment for baseball.☹️☹️

— Rene Rivera (@ReneRivera13) July 1, 2019

On Instagram, Bryce Harper calls Tyler Skaggs “by far the nastiest prep arm I ever faced.”

Skaggs was the 40th overall pick one year before Harper went first overall. pic.twitter.com/pogeSY4oJ4

— Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) July 1, 2019

Sad to hear that another one of our brothers has left us. RIP Tyler Skaggs. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/Zrb68VPdqf

— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) July 1, 2019

#RIP my friend Tyler Skaggs🙏 pic.twitter.com/J7R5aADCaK

— JOSE MOLINA (@Joeycatch8) July 1, 2019

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