Remembering Yoervis Medina: A Tribute to the Former Seattle Mariners Relief Pitcher
Former Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Yoervis Medina passed away at the age of 37. Reports indicate that he suffered a heart attack while driving, resulting in a fatal collision. Medina was signed by the Mariners in 2005 and played in their organization for over a decade. He made his MLB debut in 2013 and had a successful career in the bullpen, recording a 2.82 ERA in 141 relief appearances with Seattle. In 2015, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs and later played in the minor leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite his time in the MLB, Medina continued to pitch in various winter leagues until 2023.