Former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was an opioid addict for years before his death, psychiatrist testifies

Tyler Skaggs was an opioid addict for at least six years prior to the Los Angeles Angels pitcher’s 2019 death, an addiction expert testified on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the ongoing wrongful death trial against the team. While those around Skaggs — including family, his agent, fellow players and Angels staff — didn’t see any obvious outward signs of addiction during Skaggs’ time with the organization, Dr. Elie Aoun testified that many people with addictions remain “high functioning.” RELATED: Skaggs’ widow questioned during testimony about Angels pitcher’s potential drug use at own wedding, texts calling him a liar Related Articles UC Berkeley settles with Israeli professor in discrimination...