An autopsy revealed a mixture of fentanyl, oxycodone and alcohol in his system that caused him to choke on his vomit.The affidavit filed against Kay claims Skaggs would not have died if the fentanyl was not in his system.The Times reports Kay was director of communications for the Major League Baseball team at the time of the incident. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He worked with the team for 24 years and left following Skaggs’ death.“It has been more than a year since the tragic passing of Tyler Skaggs, and all of us affected by this loss continue to grieve. A former Angels employee has been taken into federal custody after being charged in connection with the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the U.S. Department of Justice said Friday. Former Angels staffer Eric Kay has been charged with illegal possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance in relation to the death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Additionally, in order to comprehensively understand the circumstances that led to his death, we hired a former federal prosecutor to conduct an independent investigation.“We learned that there was unacceptable behavior inconsistent with our code of conduct, and we took steps to address it. FILE - In this May 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif. DEA questions ex-Met, Angels players in Tyler Skaggs death probe Angels staffer gave Tyler Skaggs opiates before pitcher ODed: report Howie Rose … Tyler Skaggs Death, Ex-Angels Employee Charged With Distributing Fentanyl Oakland A's Bench Coach Ryan Christenson Apologizes for Nazi Salute During Game MLB's Reese McGuire Trolled By … The 27-year-old Los Angeles Angels pitcher was found unresponsive in his Texas hotel room after a drug overdose on July 1, 2019. All rights reserved.FILE - In this May 25, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif. Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been charged with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in connection with last year’s overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Tyler Skaggs' death, coming as it did in the midst of an ascendent baseball career, should be a wake-up call." LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A former employee of the Los Angeles Angels is being charged for allegedly supplying the drugs that killed pitcher Tyler Skaggs last year, according to multiple reports.Kay is accused of supplying fentanyl to Skaggs before he overdosed and was found dead in his Texas hotel room in July 2019. 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.” He was 27. Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died while under the influence of drugs and alcohol and fatally choked on his own vomit, according to a medical examiner in Texas.Statement regarding the recent developments in the Tyler Skaggs investigation: Eric Kay, the team's onetime director of communications, was accused of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl.DALLAS (KABC) -- A former Angels employee has been taken into federal custody after being charged in connection with the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, the Justice Department said Friday.Hundreds of maskless worshippers seen at Sun Valley churchCalifornia's public health director abruptly resigns Newbury Park pastor holds indoor services in defiance of judge's ordersApple Fire: Retired couple in Cherry Valley lost their homeTrump's aides asked SD gov if his face could be added to Mount Rushmore: reportUC adding new flu vaccination requirements for fallVan Nuys company helps turn cherished memories into scrapbooksHow long does it take in LA to get COVID-19 test results?7-year-old girl found after LAPD asks for public's helpLA County confirms 10 additional deaths, 1,789 new cases7-year-old girl found after LAPD asks for public's help The circumstances surrounding his death are a tragedy that has impacted countless individuals and families.“The Angels Organization has fully cooperated with Law Enforcement and Major League Baseball.