Former Yankees Prospect Jesús Montero Critically Injured in Traffic Accident,Family Seeks urgent Aid
Valencia,Venezuela – Former Major League Baseball player Jesús Montero is fighting for his life following a serious traffic accident in Valencia,Venezuela,according to reports surfacing on social media. The 33-year-old is currently in the intensive care unit (UCI) of the Valencian Central Hospital, and his family is urgently requesting financial assistance to cover the cost of medications, including norepinephrine.
Journalist José alfredo Otero, responsible for social networks for Magelian social networks, first reported the need for support. Social media users, including @isaescorihuela on X, are actively soliciting donations and have shared bank details for those wishing to contribute. The immediate need is for funds to secure necessary medications, wiht norepinephrine cited as critically crucial.
Montero, a native of Guacara, Venezuela, last played professional baseball in the 2020-2021 season with the Águilas del Zulia in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP). He previously enjoyed a stint in Major League baseball between 2011 and 2015, playing for the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. He also played for the Navegantes del Magallanes and the Cardenales de Lara in Venezuela.
the situation has resonated within the Venezuelan baseball community, recalling Montero’s highly touted arrival on the scene. in 2006, he signed with the New York Yankees as an international free agent for a then-record $2 million – surpassing the $1.8 million deal signed by Miguel Cabrera in 1999. The contract was later adjusted to $1.6 million due to tax implications, as reported by journalist Alexander Mendoza.
Donation information shared by @isaescorihuela on X:
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