Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Former New York Yankees pitcher John Wetteland was released from a Denton, Texas, hospital after being admitted yesterday with what hospital officials called a mental-health issue.

Wetteland, now a bullpen coach with the Seattle Mariners, said in a statement released by the team last night that he was suffering from elevated blood pressure and heart rate.

“My wife and I are very appreciative of the over and above care of our local officers and paramedics,” Wetteland said. “The circumstances leading to my elevated blood pressure and heart rate have been addressed. I am currently resting safely at home.”

The Denton County Sheriff’s office told a local TV station that it took a call yesterday afternoon for a possibly suicidal person. When officers arrived to Wetteland’s home, he came out with his hands in the air, saying he “needed help,” according to the Mariners’ Web site.

Wetteland, 43, pitched for 12 Major League Baseball seasons, saving 330 games, before retiring in 2000. In 1996, Wetteland saved all four Yankees World Series victories to earn MVP honors. He recently completed his first year on the Mariners’ staff.

To contact the reporter on this story: Michael Buteau in Atlanta at mbuteau@bloomberg.net.

Last Updated: November 13, 2009 10:45 EST