Wes Gardner, former MLB pitcher, dies at 65
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Wes Gardner, an eight-year MLB veteran, passed away on June 10 at the age of 65. He played for the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres, and Kansas City Royals during his career. Gardner was involved in a pivotal 1985 trade that sent him and several others to the Red Sox in exchange for Bobby Ojeda. He achieved notable success as part of the Red Sox, including an 8-6 record and a role in their 1988 AL East championship team. Gardner later retired to Arkansas and was inducted into the University of Central Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
- •Wes Gardner died on June 10 at age 65.
- •He played for the Mets, Red Sox, Padres, and Royals.
- •Involved in a key 1985 trade with the Red Sox.
- •Gardner had an 8-6 record in his best season for the Red Sox.
- •Inducted into the University of Central Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Wes Gardner dies; pitcher was involved in blockbuster Mets-Red Sox trade
"An eight-year MLB veteran who saw action with four different teams, including the 1988 AL East champion Red Sox, died at 65.
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