Former Yankees prospect Jesus Montero dies
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Jesús Montero, a former big-league catcher who appeared in parts of five Major League Baseball seasons, has died at 35, the New York Yankees confirmed on Sunday. Montero died after being involved in a motor vehicle accident in his native Venezuela, per local media.
Jesús Montero, whose full name is Jesús Alejandro Montero López, passed away on October 4 due to a fatal motorcycle crash.
Jesús Montero, a former top prospect for the Yankees who died at the age of 35 after a motorcycle accident earlier this month, produced an unforgettable moment in the summer of 2014.
While Cashman had made a number of notable trades during his career, at the time, the Yankees GM felt Montero had been one of the biggest names he had moved.
Ex-MLB star Jesus Montero, 35, died from a motorcycle crash in Venezuela. A GoFundMe was launched for his partner Taneth Gimenez and children Loren and Jesus.