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Former Yankees Prospect Jesús Montero Dies at 35 After Motorcycle Collision in Venezuela

The Yankees confirmed his death following an induced coma.

Overview

  • Montero was injured in early October when his motorcycle collided with a truck in Venezuela, leading to severe head trauma and an induced coma.
  • The Yankees issued an official statement expressing sorrow and offering condolences to his family and loved ones.
  • A GoFundMe campaign launched on October 6 sought support for his medical care while he remained hospitalized in critical condition.
  • Signed by the Yankees as a highly touted teenager and debuting in MLB in 2011, he was later traded to Seattle in the Michael Pineda deal.
  • His career trajectory declined after injuries and a 50-game suspension tied to the 2013 Biogenesis scandal, with his last MLB appearance in 2015 before stints in Mexico and Venezuela.