More Devastating News In The Death Of Brett Gardner's Son

The baseball world is reeling as new details emerge regarding the tragic death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of retired New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner. Authorities in Costa Rica now believe carbon monoxide poisoning may have been the cause of Miller’s passing, reversing their earlier claims that food intoxication was to blame.

Miller, the beloved son of Brett and Jessica Gardner, died peacefully in his sleep on March 21 while on a family vacation in Costa Rica. Initially, officials suspected that food toxins led to his asphyxiation, but recent findings suggest otherwise. According to ESPN, Randall Zuniga, director of Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department, confirmed that high levels of carbon monoxide were detected in Miller’s hotel room. The room was located next to a “machine room,” which investigators now believe may have emitted dangerous amounts of the odorless gas.

While these findings are significant, Zuniga cautioned that they remain preliminary. A final autopsy and toxicology report are still pending, leaving unanswered questions in the wake of this devastating loss.

The news has sent shockwaves through the Yankees community and the baseball world at large. Brett Gardner, a fan favorite and a key part of the Yankees organization for over 17 years, is known for his grit, leadership, and loyalty. His legacy as a player and as a family man has made this tragedy all the more heartbreaking for those who followed his career.

In the wake of Miller’s passing, the New York Yankees released an emotional statement expressing their grief: “Words feel insignificant and insufficient in trying to describe such an unimaginable loss. It wasn’t just Brett who literally grew up in this organization for more than 17 years—so did his wife, Jessica, and their two boys, Hunter and Miller.”

For Yankees fans and baseball lovers everywhere, this news is nothing short of devastating. The Gardner family is in the thoughts and prayers of many who admired Brett not just as a player, but as a devoted husband and father.

As investigations continue, the focus remains on honoring Miller’s memory and supporting the Gardners in this unimaginable time of sorrow. The baseball world stands with them, united in grief and love for one of its own.