Overview

• The Yankees announced his passing Sunday, following local reports that he suffered severe injuries in a motorcycle collision earlier this month in Venezuela.
• Associated Press reporting says his motorcycle struck a truck on Oct. 4 in Valencia, and he remained hospitalized in critical condition until his death.
• The Venezuelan Professional Baseball League issued an official tribute, with MLB and the Mariners also sharing condolences.
• Montero signed with New York in 2006 for a $1.6 million bonus, debuted in 2011, was traded for Michael Pineda, and finished his MLB career at .253 with 28 home runs and 104 RBIs.
• A GoFundMe for medical expenses noted he was placed in an induced coma, and tributes from family, former teams and fans have continued online.