Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday in the trial of the wrongful-death lawsuit filed against the Los Angeles Angels by the widow and parents of the late pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died of a drug overdose while the team was playing in Texas in 2019.

On Friday, a six-man and six-woman panel was sworn in. Attorneys worked Monday to select a panel of six alternate jurors to serve as replacements if needed during the expected two-month trial. The attorneys ultimately settled on four alternates for the trial, which could extend until Dec. 12.

Angels vice president of communications Tim Mead is expected to be the first witness following opening statements. Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is expected to testify Oct. 21.

Prospective jurors were questioned Monday on a variety of topics,

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