Jury selection is expected to conclude Monday with opening statements expected Tuesday in the wrongful death lawsuit filed against the team by the widow and parents of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died of a drug overdose while the Angels were playing in Texas in 2019.

On Friday, a six-man and six-woman panel was sworn in. Attorneys were working Monday to select a panel of six alternate jurors, who would serve as replacements if needed during the expected two-month trial.

Jurors were questioned on a variety of topics such as their thoughts on bipolar disorder, human resources in the workplace, substance abuse issues and Angels fandom.

When plaintiffs’ attorney Rusty Hardin asked one of the prospective jurors Monday if she’s been an Angels fan through the years regardless

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