Former New York Mets great Darryl Strawberry talks with New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (27) before the game against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park in February. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Mets legend announces worrisome health update

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 3/12/24

New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry is recovering from a heart attack.

Strawberry shared an Instagram photo late Monday night showing himself in a hospital bed at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake Saint Louis, Mo.

The former No. 1 overall draft pick revealed that he suffered a heart attack on Monday but said he is “so happy and honored to report that all is well.”

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Strawberry, who turned 62 on Tuesday, currently resides in O’Fallon, Mo. Mets spokesperson Jay Horwitz confirmed to The Associated Press that Strawberry is recovering and resting comfortably. Team owner Steve Cohen also issued a statement wishing Strawberry well.

“On behalf of the entire organization, we are sending positive thoughts to Darryl Strawberry, his wife Tracy and his entire family after last night’s heart attack,” Cohen said. “We are looking forward to Straw’s speedy recovery and welcoming him for his number retirement ceremony on June 1.”

As Cohen mentioned, the Mets plan to retire Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey in a ceremony this season. The seven-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year helped lead the franchise to their last World Series title in 1986.

Strawberry played for the Mets for the first eight seasons of his career from 1983-1990. He also spent time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees. Strawberry won World Series titles with the Yankees in 1996 and 1999.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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