The New York Yankees received heartbreaking news this weekend with confirmation that former top prospect and retired catcher Jesús Montero passed away following a motorcycle accident. He was just 35 years old.

According to ESPN, Montero had been hospitalized in critical condition since October 4 before succumbing to his injuries. His death has left both the Yankees organization and the baseball community reeling, as one of the sport’s most promising young players from the early 2010s is gone far too soon.

Remembering Jesús Montero’s baseball journey

Montero’s career was one of immense promise and brief flashes of brilliance. Once regarded as one of the best hitting prospects in baseball, he debuted with the Yankees in 2011, playing 18 games that season and immediately showcasing his off

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