Mike Trout testifies in case of former teammate Tyler Skaggs' death from drug overdose

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Mike Trout took the stand Tuesday in a Santa Ana, California, courtroom to testify in a trial over whether his Los Angeles Angels should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Skaggs died in 2019 after taking fentanyl-laced oxycodone, mixed with alcohol, supplied by the team's former communications director, Eric Kay, who is serving 22 years in prison. Skaggs' family has since filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Angels, saying the team knew about Kay's past drug history, posing dangers.

Trout testified that players would pay Kay for bizarre stunts, leaving Trout to raise an eyebrow. At one point, a clubhouse attendant suggested the players should stop, Trout said, because Kay might be using the money for a "bad purpose," which Trout said he immediately assumed was drugs.

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Mike Trout wears a number 45 badge in honor of Tyler Skaggs during a Texas Rangers game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. (Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)

Trout said he would not sign autographs requested by Kay unless he knew who they were going to out of concern they could be sold for money.

Trout said it was clear Kay was "using something."

"I just didn't know what it was," Trout said.

The three-time MVP said he had only seen Skaggs smoke marijuana and drink alcohol, never thinking he was using other drugs.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout reacts during a press conference about the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs before a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. (Kevin Jairaj/USA Today Sports)

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