Jesús Montero, Ex-Yankees and Mariners Slugger, Dies in Venezuela at 35

Jesús Montero, Ex-Yankees and Mariners Slugger, Dies in Venezuela at 35

Venezuelan former Major League Baseball player Jesús Montero, once a top prospect for the New York Yankees and later a designated hitter with the Seattle Mariners, has died at 35 following complications from a motorcycle accident in his home country.

According to reports confirmed by local Venezuelan outlets and sports journalists, Montero passed away days after suffering severe injuries in a traffic accident in the state of Miranda.

He had reportedly been receiving treatment in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on Sunday.

Montero was a top prospect for the New York Yankees and later a designated hitter with the Seattle Mariners.

Author's summary: Jesús Montero dies at 35 after accident.

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Latin Times Latin Times — 2025-10-20

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