Andrew Toles Released Back to the Streets in Another Extremely Sad Update
By Michael Luciano
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was arrested for trespassing after being caught sleeping near Key West Airport. During the apprehension, Toles listed his address as "the streets of Key West."
Toles has since been released after his $500 bond was posted, per the Monroe County Sheriff.
Andrew Toles was released from jail on $500 bond last night, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) June 27, 2020
He was arrested early Tuesday. Police said they found him sleeping behind the Key West airport and he refused to move. They charged him with misdemeanor trespassing.
Toles, the son of New Orleans Saints first-round pick, linebacker Alvin Toles, hit .286 with eight home runs in 96 regular season games as a Dodger. After hitting .364 in the 2016 postseason, he made the Opening Day lineup in 2017, but an injury ended his season early. He then left the Dodgers in 2019 for what was called a "personal matter." After briefly returning to the team in April, he left once more to be with his family, ending his 2019 season.
At this point, his baseball career is totally secondary, as this whole incident paints a picture of a man who is clearly struggling internally.
Hey @Dodgers. Please reach out and help Andrew Toles.https://t.co/SVfj5jIHb5
— Ned2point0 (@Ned2point0) June 26, 2020
Popping Toles back onto the streets isn't going to do anything to rehabilitate him. Perhaps his old club, which is worth billions of dollars, can lend a helping hand here.