Former New York Mets draft pick Scott Sauerbeck, who was a relief pitcher in the majors for eight seasons, has died. The Cincinnati native was 53. Sauerbeck, who was a ‘lefty specialist reliever’ when the position was still popular, died of a heart attack in Bradenton, Fla., home on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

Before the Pittsburgh Pirates inked a deal with lefty Andrew Heaney, they were actively courting free-agent pitcher José Quintana. However, it appears their efforts fell short in persuading the Colombian to join their MLB roster.