Former Red Sox, Mets pitcher, 8-year MLB veteran, dies at 65

Gardner, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in parts of eight MLB seasons with four clubs, died June 10 at age 65. He played for the Mets (1984-85), Red Sox (1986-90), Padres (1991) and Royals (1991) after being drafted by New York in the 22nd round in 1982 out of Central Arkansas. He debuted with the Mets in 1984 and pitched in 30 games over 1984-85, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.03 ERA. On November 13, 1985, the Mets traded Gardner and three teammates to Boston for Bob Ojeda and others, a deal that helped fuel the Red Sox’ 1986 World Series run, though Gardner did not appear in the postseason.