Eric Kay’s Drug Addiction Was an Open Secret, Former Angels Attendant Says
During a wrongful death trial against the Los Angeles Angels, former clubhouse attendant Kris Constanti testified that Eric Kay’s drug use was widely known among team staff before pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ fatal overdose.
Testimony and Allegations
Constanti stated that Kay, a communications employee, had openly admitted to being high on Norco during games and once appeared to use drugs in the team kitchen just before owner Arte Moreno entered the room. He also recalled Kay talking about hiring sex workers during spring training.
Cross-Examination and Credibility
An Angels attorney portrayed Constanti as a bitter ex-employee, arguing that his claims stemmed from resentment after more than ten years with the organization. Constanti conceded that he never actually saw Kay consume drugs and did not formally report his concerns.
Club’s Response and Continued Denials
Other team employees denied any knowledge of Kay’s opioid addiction or distribution of pills to players, including Skaggs. Meanwhile, the Skaggs family’s legal team and Kay’s ex-wife maintain that team officials were aware of his drug use and connections to Skaggs before the pitcher’s 2019 death in Texas.
“It was well-known in the clubhouse that Eric Kay was a drug addict,” Constanti testified.
Author’s Summary
Testimony in the Angels trial portrays Eric Kay’s addiction as an open secret, raising questions about what team officials knew before Tyler Skaggs’ tragic overdose.