The New York Post reports that legendary New York Mets player Lenny Dykstra is being treated in a Los Angeles hospital following a stroke.
‘Dolan’s Bar’ in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, posted a video claiming that Dykstra, 61, had suffered a’mini-stroke’ and was surrounded by his family. This was when disturbing news about the 61-year-old appeared.
In the video, bar owner Patrick “PJ” Dolan stated, “He is in good spirits, he’s doing decently and we just wanted to let him know our thoughts and prayers are with him.”
The former center fielder’s condition has not been updated, but the Post claims to have verified the reports.
Dykstra, who is 61 years old, played with the Mets for five seasons from 1985 and 1989 before being dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Several off-field scandals have engulfed Dykstra, especially after his career has come to an end. He was identified as a steroid user in the Mitchell Report from 2007.
A few years later, he declared bankruptcy. In 2011, he was charged with grand theft auto, and in 2012, he entered a guilty plea to bankruptcy fraud.
2013 saw his release from prison after serving his sentence. After allegedly threatening to kill an Uber driver, he was charged with third-degree terroristic threats five years later. After he entered a guilty plea to disorderly behavior, the charges were dismissed.
He played 544 games for the Mets in his five seasons in Flushing, hitting.278 with 30 home runs and 158 RBIs.
In addition to hitting the game-winning home run in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Astros, Dykstra was a key player in New York’s 1986 World Series triumph.
The 12-year veteran was sent to Philadelphia, where he went on to win the 1993 Silver Slugger and be selected to three All-Star games.
Over the course of his career, Dykstra hit.285 with 81 home runs and 285 stolen bases.