Former Mariners Pitcher Yoervis Medina Dies at 37 After Heart Attack Crash

Yoervis Medina, a right-handed pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs, has died suddenly at the age of 37. Medina suffered a heart attack while driving in Venezuela, which caused him to crash his car and led to his death. He made his MLB debut with the Mariners in 2013 and appeared in 146 games across three seasons, posting a 10-9 record and a 3.08 ERA with 147 strikeouts. Medina was known for his fastball and quiet demeanor, and he last played professionally in the Czech Republic in 2024. Tributes from fans, former teams, and leagues highlighted his steady presence and respect earned throughout his seventeen-year career across multiple countries. His passing has deeply saddened the baseball community, which continues to offer condolences to his family and friends.