Jesús Montero, who played for the Mariners and Yankees, has died at 35 years old.
Montero reportedly died from his injuries following a motorcycle accident in Venezuela on October 4, according to Venezuelan media outlet RepubliCaraquista.
He made his major league debut for the Yankees in 2011 and played for the Mariners from 2012 to 2015.
“The Mariners were saddened to learn today of the passing of former Mariners player Jesús Montero,” the Mariners said in a statement. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones.”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Mariner Jesús Montero. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and loved ones 💙 pic.twitter.com/0avxAWkrEX
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 19, 2025
“The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We send our sincerest condolences to his family & loved ones,” the Yankees wrote on X.
The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We send our sincerest condolences to his family & loved ones. pic.twitter.com/jlfUpPmgMt
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 19, 2025
This is a developing story.
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