Breaking News: Official, Yankees player died from carbon monoxide intoxication.

Officials in Costa Rica said Wednesday that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for Brett Gardner’s teenage son, a former Yankees player.

On March 21, Miller Gardner passed away in a rural hotel while on vacation with his family. Randall Zúñiga, head of the Judicial Investigation Agency, told the Associated Press that a deadly level of carboxyhemoglobin, a substance created when carbon monoxide attaches to hemoglobin in the blood, was discovered in the 14-year-old’s body.

“It’s important to note that adjacent to this room is a dedicated machine room, where it’s believed there may be some type of contamination toward these rooms,” Zúñiga said, according to the AP.

At first, it was thought that Miller Gardner could have been asphyxiated, but an autopsy disproved that theory. Early in the inquiry, food poisoning was also thought to be the reason since many other family members reported feeling ill after eating something on the evening of March 20.

Miller was a cherished brother and son, and we still find it hard to imagine our lives without his contagious grin. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, golf, football, and spending time with his loved ones. In a statement released by the Yankees following the passing of their son, the Gardner family said, “He lived life to the fullest every single day.”

Our religion, family, and friends will undoubtedly help us deal with this unfathomable loss, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has reached out to provide support and encouragement at this trying time. As we share their sorrow, our thoughts and prayers are with Miller’s teammates and friends, as well as with all other families who have lost a child too soon. As we grieve and seek solace, do honor our requests for solitude.”