Former Twins stars Tony Oliva, 86, and Kent Hrbek, 64, are recovering after each suffered a stroke in the past month, a team official confirmed on Wednesday.
Oliva, who had a series of mini-strokes throughout the past month, is receiving medical care but expects a full recovery. Hrbek is recovering at home and should be returning to Target Field soon, the team official said.
According to the Star Tribune, Oliva detected issues with his speech while talking on a national radio broadcast on March 27. He was officially diagnosed on April 8. Hrbek suffered a stroke on the same day as Oliva’s diagnosis.
Oliva was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2022. He spent his entire major league career with the Twins (1962-76).
Hrbek, a Minnesota native, also spent his entire tenure in the big leagues with Minnesota (1981-94). He played a significant role on the 1987 and ‘91 World Series Champion teams.