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Former MLB Player Jesús Montero Dies Two Weeks After Motorcycle Crash

Jesús Montero died from multiple injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash after two weeks in critical condition, ending the career of a top MLB prospect with 28 home runs.

  • Jesús Montero, a former player for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, died at the age of 35 due to injuries from a motorcycle crash in Venezuela, as announced by the New York Yankees.
  • He had been in a coma after the motorcycle accident earlier this month, according to a GoFundMe page set up for his hospital bills.
  • Montero was recognized as the Yankees' top prospect prior to his debut in 2011, despite only playing 18 major league games with the team.
  • The Yankees expressed their sorrow, stating, 'We send our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Horrific details emerge in death of ex-Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero

Former Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees catcher died at 35 years old after being in a coma following a motorcycle accident.

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Jesús Montero Is Dead at 35 — Former Yankees, Mariners Catcher Was Involved in an Accident

Jesús Montero's cause of death has been revealed. The former professional baseball player is dead at 35 following an accident in Venezula.

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Yankees pay tribute after former MLB star dies in motorcycle crash aged 35

Jesús Montero died from severe injuries from a motorcycle crash

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Ex-Yankees player, MLB top prospect dies at 35

Former Major League Baseball top prospect and New York Yankees catcher Jesus Montero has died. He was 35 years old.

·Harrisburg, United States
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Former Seattle Mariners catcher Jesús Montero dies after motorcycle crash

Former Seattle Mariners catcher Jesús Montero has died after a motorcycle crash that happened earlier this month.

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Tributes paid to ex-New York Yankees star Jesús Montero who has died at 35 after motorcycle crash

A tribute was posted for Jesús Montero on X by the official account of Major League Baseball.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
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