Apr 29, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster and former player Manny Mota prior to being inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball pregame ceremony before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Dodgers Insider Provides Update on LA Legend Who Suffered Health Scare

Originally posted on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI
By Valentina Martinez | Last updated Apr 25, 2025 9:00 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke earlier this month, but a positive update about his recovery was recently released.

"Dad never lost consciousness during the incident and is currently doing well," team broadcaster José Mota, a former player, told ESPN Deportes.

“At his age, it’s difficult to predict, but we hope he can recover all his functions.”

The Dodgers also took to social media to announce a separate update about Mota, the day after he suffered a stroke.

"Last night, Dodger legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke. He is in recovery, where he is responsive to commands and is resting comfortably," the Dodgers said.

Last night, Dodger legend Manny Mota suffered a stroke. He is in recovery, where he is responsive to commands and is resting comfortably.

Anoche, la leyenda de los Dodgers Manny Mota sufrió un derrame cerebral. Se encuentra en recuperación, respondiendo al personal médico y…
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 15, 2025

The 87-year-old has spent the last five decades with the Dodgers organization as a player, coach, and broadcaster. Mota played with the Dodgers for the final 13 years of an illustrious two-decade career.

Mota is a career .304 hitter and earned an All-Star selection in 1973 with the Dodgers. He is a two-time World Series Champion. Mota was on the Dodgers coaching staff during the 1988 World Series season.

In 2013, Mota retired as a coach and became a full-time broadcaster.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Dodgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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