Update, 1:15pm ET on 11/8/21:
The Mets have also released a statement on Feliciano’s passing, which said the following:
“The Mets are so saddened to hear of the loss to their family today. Pedro Feliciano will be remembered as a beloved member of the Mets organization for his impact as a great teammate as well as his reputation as one of the most competitive, durable and reliable relievers during his time in Queens. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Feliciano family. Rest in peace, Pedro.”
Original article:
Former Mets reliever Pedro Feliciano died in his sleep last night according to Eduardo Perez of ESPN. Perpetual Pedro was just 45 years old.
The former left-handed reliever appeared in 408 games with a 3.09 ERA for the Mets from 2006 through the 2010 season. He spent all nine seasons of his big league career in a Mets uniform and posted a 3.33 ERA in that time.
Feliciano was drafted by the Dodgers in 1995, and was traded to the Mets in 2002. He made his last affiliated baseball appearance in 2014 in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system.
Feliciano also pitched for team Puerto Rico in the 2006 and 2009 editions of the World Baseball Classic.
