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.

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.

Jesús Montero, a former catcher of the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, died at the age of 35 following a motorcycle accident in Valencia, Venezuela, and this is grieving the baseball world.

Former big league catcher Jesus Montero passed away recently, according to a report from El Extrabase. The report indicates that Montero was part of a serious traffic accident on October 5 and passed following several days in the hospital. Montero was just 35 years old.

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.

Jesús Montero, a former Major League Baseball catcher and designated hitter, was once seen as one of the brightest young talents in the sport.

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.