Doctor Explains How Yankees Legend Brett Gardner and Family Avoided Son Miller’s Tragedy

Tragic news struck the sports community as Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of New York Yankees legend Brett Gardner, succumbed to carbon monoxide poisoning while vacationing in Costa Rica. His sudden death on March 21 came after the family suffered severe gastrointestinal symptoms following a meal out.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Maikel Vargas-Sanabria explained why the rest of the Gardner family escaped such a fate. He noted that carbon monoxide gas tends to accumulate near the floor, potentially affecting those lying down first. Vargas-Sanabria suggested that if Miller had been in a room adjacent to a mechanical room running inefficiently, he could have been exposed to lethal concentrations.

Miller was found unresponsive shortly after the family reported illness, leading to an intense investigation. The toxicology report confirmed a saturation level of 64% in his system—an alarming figure, as levels above 50% are deemed lethal.

While the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort initially denied any wrongdoing, claiming their rooms were safe, investigators found high carbon monoxide levels linked to a nearby equipment room. As this heartbreaking situation unfolds, the Gardner family plans a private celebration of life for Miller, whose absence will profoundly impact those who knew him.