Former Braves and Angels right-hander Tommy Hanson has died. He was 29. He reportedly suffered catastrophic organ failure. Further details surrounding Hanson's death are unknown at this time.
"We are incredibly saddened to learn of Tommy's tragic passing," said Braves president John Schuerholz in a statement. "He was a favorite in the clubhouse and with our staff and he will be truly missed by everyone in Braves Country. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, family, former teammates and friends."
Hanson last pitched in MLB in 2013. He went 21-15 with a 3.16 ERA (126 ERA+) for the Braves from 2009-10 before dealing with numerous arm injuries. Hanson went 28-20 with a 4.36 ERA (89 ERA+) from 2011-13.
While with the Angels in 2013, Hanson spent three weeks away from the team following the death of his stepbrother. Hanson was two years older than his stepbrother, who died at age 24.
Hanson spent 2015 in the minor leagues with affiliates for the Giants. He went 4-6 with a 4.76 ERA in 15 starts, mostly at Triple-A.
CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman confirmed Hanson was in a coma Monday night. Zack Klein of WSB in Atlanta first reported the news.
