Overview
- Tony Oliva, 86, experienced a series of mini strokes that were officially diagnosed on April 8, with specialists suggesting an earlier onset.
- Kent Hrbek, 64, suffered a minor stroke on April 10 following knee surgery and was hospitalized before returning home on April 22.
- Both players, whose numbers are retired and statues stand outside Target Field, spent their entire careers with the Minnesota Twins.
- Oliva is undergoing further diagnostic testing, while Hrbek is regaining speech fluency and mobility with mild lingering effects.
- The Twins organization and fans continue to support their recoveries, with hopes of seeing them back at the ballpark soon.