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Tragic Loss: Former Mariners Catcher Jesús Montero Dies at 35

10/25/2025

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Jesús Montero, former Mariners catcher, died in a motorcycle accident in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 4 at age 35.
His Mariners career began with promise but later faced struggles and disappointment.
He also faced weight issues and doping suspensions, and he never regained his early form.
His tenure coincided with a difficult era for the Mariners, marked by poor management decisions.

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Jesús Montero, former Mariners catcher, died in a motorcycle accident in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 4 at age 35.
His Mariners career began with promise but later faced struggles and disappointment.
He also faced weight issues and doping suspensions, and he never regained his early form.
His tenure coincided with a difficult era for the Mariners, marked by poor management decisions.