Update 10/19/2020 11:46am:

Previously, former Angels employee Eric Kay was charged with two felony counts in the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Now, it has been noted that Kay was indicted for two counts of distributing fentanyl that caused the death of Skaggs.

The indictment alleged that Kay, along with others was not explicitly named, conspired to “possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute” fentanyl “beginning in or before 2017.”

The indictment reportedly said, “On or about June 30, 2019 … Eric Prescott Kay, the defendant, did knowingly and intentionally distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, and the use of said substance resulted in the death and serious bodily injury of [Skaggs].” If convicted, Eric Kay is a facing a max of 20 years to life in prison for distribution that resulted in the death of Skaggs. Along with that, he is facing another 20 years for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute. Stay tuned for more details.

source: LA Times

Update 08/07/2020 4:48pm:

Eric Prescott Kay, the former director of communications for the L.A. Angels, was charged with supplying fentanyl to 27-year-old pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who overdosed last year. Kay was charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. 

Text messages showed Skaggs texting Kay to deliver pills to his room at a Hilton hotel in Southlake, Texas, the night before he overdosed, according to a criminal complaint written by Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Geoffrey Lindenberg. According to prosecutors, Skaggs likely believed he was taking just oxycodone and not pills mixed with fentanyl. 

The Angels released a statement in light of the charges, which states: "Our investigation also confirmed that no one in management was aware, or informed, of any employee providing opioids to any player, nor that Tyler was using opioids. As we try to heal from the loss of Tyler, we continue to work with authorities as they complete their investigation."

Lindenberg revealed in his complaint that Kay would regularly supply pills, referred to as "blues" or "blue boys," to Skaggs. He wrote, "During the course of the investigation, I learned that [Skaggs] and Kay had a history of narcotic transactions, including serval exchanges wherein Kay acquired oxycodone pills for T.S. and others from Kay's source(s) in the days leading up to and surrounding T.S.'s overdose death. Kay would distribute these pills to T.S. and others in their place of employment and while they were working."

Officials say that more arrests are possible as the investigation is ongoing. 

Source: NBC 

Original 07/01/2019 6:55pm:

The Los Angeles Angels announced that 27-year-old pitcher Tyler Skaggs has passed away. The team released a statement, which read, "It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas. Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carli and his entire family during this devastating time." 

Southlake Police Department revealed that Skaggs was found unresponsive in his hotel room at 2:18 pm, explaining, "Officers arrived and found the male unresponsive and he was pronounced deceased at the scene." 

An investigation is ongoing, but no foul play is suspected.

Source: CBS