Dodgers legend Manny Mota, known for his World Series wins with the team as a player and coach, suffered a stroke on Monday night. The 87-year-old Mota is currently responsive and resting comfortably in recovery. His son, Dodgers broadcaster José Mota, reported that his father never lost consciousness during the incident and is showing positive signs of progress, such as responding to commands to move and speak.
Manny Mota, a former MLB outfielder and pinch-hitting specialist, played over 20 seasons in the league, with his final 13 seasons spent with the Dodgers. He retired in 1982 with a career batting average of .304 and a record 150 pinch-hits. Mota continued his involvement with the Dodgers through coaching and broadcasting roles until 2020. In 2023, he was inducted into the team's Legends of Dodger Baseball alongside other notable figures, with ongoing support and well wishes pouring in from figures like Magic Johnson and Billie Jean King.