Yankees pay tribute after former MLB star dies in motorcycle crash at age 35

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Tribute paid to former mlb star who was killed in a motorcycle crash Age 35.

Jesus Monteiro died from serious injuries when his bike collided with a pickup truck in his home country of Valencia, Venezuela, earlier this month. he was put in a induced coma And he died in a Valencia city hospital at the weekend. The Yankees – the team for which he played in the minor leagues – Tributes were paid on Sunday after his death.

A team spokesperson said, “The Yankees are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jesús Montero. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Tributes have been paid to Jesús Montero, who came up through the New York Yankees farm system before being transferred to the Seattle Mariners.

Tributes have been paid to Jesús Montero, who came up through the New York Yankees farm system before being transferred to the Seattle Mariners. ,AP,

Montero was described as the best Venezuelan hitting prospect since future Hall-of-Famer miguel cabrera When he signed as an international free agent in 2006 for $1.6 million.

He spent four years in the minors with New York before making his major league debut in a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in September 2011.

However, Montero’s time with the Yankees did not last long. After playing 18 regular season games and one playoff game in the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers, he was traded seattle mariners Where he recorded 208 games and 796 plate appearances.

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From 2013, Monteiro suffered a torn left meniscus due to his involvement in the Biogenesis scandal for performance enhancing drugs, while he was also suspended for 50 games.

The player was signed with the Yankees in 2006

The player was signed with the Yankees in 2006 ,AP,

Montero’s last major league season was in 2015. After this he played for toronto blue jays and later the minor league Baltimore Orioles in 2017 before playing for Mexico. VenezuelaHe finished with a .253 batting average, 28 home runs, 104 RBI and 204 hits in his career.

Montero is survived by two children, Loren Alejandra, 11, and Jesus Alejandro, 10, from his former wife Taneth Jimenez.

In a post on her Instagram, Jimenez posted photos of Montero with her children and wrote in the caption that he may rest in peace.

“I will keep the good memories tattooed on my soul,” she wrote.

Venezuelan professional baseball The league also paid tribute to Montero, highlighting his talent for the game.

“A powerful bat, an unforgettable presence, a heart that loved the game,” he said in a statement in Spanish.

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