Brett Gardner Mourns 14-Year-Old Son's Death During Vacation

Brett Gardner, a former New York Yankees player, and his wife Jessica are grieving the loss of their 14-year-old son, Miller, who passed away unexpectedly while the family vacationed in Costa Rica. Miller fell ill along with other family members during the trip and died peacefully in his sleep on March 21. The Yankees organization expressed deep condolences, highlighting their close relationship with the Gardner family, who had been part of the team for many years. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who knew Gardner well from their time in the Yankees organization, also shared his sorrow and offered thoughts and prayers to the family. Mendoza reflected on the personal connection, noting he has two sons who were close to Miller. The Gardners have requested privacy as they navigate this devastating loss.