Overview

• Tony Oliva, 86, experienced a series of mini-strokes in late March and early April and is undergoing further evaluation while recovering under medical observation.
• Kent Hrbek, 64, suffered a minor stroke on April 10 following knee surgery and is now recovering at home with mild speech and mobility effects.
• Both players, who spent their entire careers with the Minnesota Twins, are expected to make full recoveries according to the team’s updates.
• Oliva was the 1964 AL Rookie of the Year, won three batting titles, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022, while Hrbek was a key figure in the Twins’ 1987 and 1991 World Series victories.
• The Twins organization and fans have rallied around the two legends, who remain beloved figures at Target Field, where they are honored with retired numbers and bronze statues.