Jesús Montero, a Venezuelan who once played for the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, died Sunday following a traffic accident in his country two weeks ago, the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League said.

Miguel Rojas is a veteran infielder known for his consistency, leadership, and deep ties to the sport’s international roots. He was born in Venezuela and lived and breathed baseball from a young age.

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 the age of 35 following complications from a motorcycle accident in his home country.

Because of the Trump administration's immigration's policies, this week’s Senior League Baseball World Series in South Carolina is happening without the team from Venezuela, which won the Latin American championship. (Getty Images) UPDATE (August 5, 2025 ...

Former MLB player Yoervis Medina has passed away at 37 after a car crash in Venezuela. Here’s what is known so far about the accident and his career in baseball.

The Seattle Mariners have announced the passing of former player Jesús Montero, who died after being struck by a car in Venezuela."The Mariners were saddened t