**SEO Title:** Wade Miley Linked to Tyler Skaggs’ Drug Overdose Case
**Meta Description:** Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley is accused of supplying drugs to Tyler Skaggs, who died from an overdose in 2019, as part of a wrongful death lawsuit.
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**Headline (H1):** Wade Miley Accused of Supplying Drugs in Tyler Skaggs’ Overdose Case
The tragic drug-related death of MLB pitcher Tyler Skaggs has taken a new turn, implicating current Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley. Skaggs, who passed away from an overdose in 2019, reportedly informed his former agent, Ryan Hamill, that he was using pain pills containing oxycodone supplied by Miley.
This revelation emerged during a deposition as part of a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Skaggs’ family against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels. Skaggs and Miley were teammates with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2012 to 2013.
In a related case, former Angels publicist Eric Kay was convicted in Texas for providing fentanyl-laced pills that contributed to Skaggs’ death, receiving a 22-year federal prison sentence in 2022.
Miley, now 38, has not been charged with any crimes in connection to Skaggs’ death. His name has surfaced previously; during Kay’s sentencing, prosecutors referenced a conversation where Kay identified Miley as one of Skaggs’ drug suppliers. Additionally, former New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey admitted during Kay’s trial that he had supplied drugs to Skaggs while they were teammates on the Angels.
Other players, including C.J. Cron, Mike Morin, and Cam Bedrosian, also testified about receiving drugs from Kay and described the recreational drug use they observed during their time with the Angels.
Miley signed a one-year contract with the Reds on June 4 and has made two starts this season. He underwent Tommy John surgery on his left elbow in May 2024 and signed a minor league deal with Cincinnati in February. The Reds have not commented on the allegations, and Miley was unavailable for immediate comment.
Skaggs was just 27 years old when he was found unresponsive in a hotel room in Southlake, Texas, just before the Angels were scheduled to play the Texas Rangers.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What is the connection between Wade Miley and Tyler Skaggs’ death?**
A: Wade Miley is accused of supplying drugs to Tyler Skaggs, who died from an overdose in 2019. This allegation surfaced during a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Skaggs’ family.
