Baseball fans received devastating news this weekend. Former Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina has died at the young age of 37.
Medina made his MLB debut with the Mariners in April 2013. He stayed with the club until he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in May 2015. In 146 career appearances, he owned a 3.08 ERA with a 10-9 record and 147 strikeouts.
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According to Radio America, the former MLB pitcher suffered a heart attack Thursday night in Venezuela. That led to him crashing his car into several parked vehicles at the Via Veneto Shopping Center.
On Friday night, the Mariners confirmed that Medina passed away.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina,” the Mariners said. “We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends.”
Apr 22, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners pitcher Yoervis Medina (31) throws against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Prayers pouring in.
Over the past 12 hours, countless MLB fans have offered their prayers to Medina’s loved ones.
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“Damn, his stats were really good with the Mariners. not sure why he didn’t get that many chances. RIP Yoervis. I only have good memories of you,” one fan said.
“The first game ball i ever got from an MLB game was thrown to me by Yoervis Medina. I was at the game for a class field trip. It was during batting practice,” another fan recalled.
“Entirely too young… RIP,” a third fan commented.
“RIP. I remember one particular slider he threw that was one of the nastiest pitches I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” a social media user said.
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Medina last played baseball in the Czech Republic. He signed a deal with Draci Brno back in April of 2024.
We’re keeping the Medina family in our thoughts.
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Nov 1, 2025, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.