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Darryl Strawberry tax evasion, explained: Why Donald Trump pardoned former MLB star 30 years after jail time

Former New York Mets standout Darryl Strawberry captured headlines after landing a surprise pardon from President Donald Trump.

The ruling, which is one of many Trump has doled out as of late, is related to Strawberry's 1995 arrest for tax evasion, as well as a handful of drug-related charges. Strawberry's pardon is believed to be related to his about-face on religion — Strawberry is now a devout Christian — and sobriety.

At his peak, Strawberry was one of MLB's most talented sluggers. The Los Angeles native was among the league's most valuable players during his time with the Mets — he tallied 36.6 bWAR across seven seasons in the Big Apple, the 11th-be

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