President Trump has approved a presidential pardon for former MLB and Mets legend Darryl Strawberry , a White House official said Friday. Strawberry pleaded guilty in 1995 to tax evasion for failing to report income on his federal tax returns.

"President Trump has approved a pardon for Darryl Strawberry, three-time World Series champion and eight-time MLB All-Star," the White House official said. "Mr. Strawberry served time and paid back taxes after pleading guilty to one count of tax evasion. Following his career, Mr. Strawberry found faith in Christianity and has been sober for over a decade — he has become active in ministry and started a recovery center which still operates today."

Strawberry played seven seasons with the Mets, from 1983-90, and helped lead the team to its 1986 W

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