Grim Details Told About Death of Ex-Yankee, 35, Named ‘Best Player’ Team Ever Traded

Montero, 35, was hit by a pickup truck in Venezuela on Oct. 4, leading to cardiac arrest at the hospital, officials said. He was resuscitated and placed in a medically induced coma and dialysis, Venezuelan outlet This is reported by El Nacional.

The orthopedic damage was also extensive: six broken ribs, fractures to his femur, tibia and fibula plus hip and knee injuries.

“The Yankees are deeply saddened by the passing of Jesús Montero,” the team said said in a statement. “We extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

But Cashman traded him to the Seattle Mariners after the season.

“He might be the best player I traded,” the director said at the time. according to the New York Post. “He’s so good.”

However, Montero’s potential fell short in a short career marred by two prescription drug suspensions, weight issues, a meniscus injury and defensive deficiencies at catcher that left him playing as a designated hitter and first baseman.

“Venezuelan baseball sadly bids farewell to Jesús Montero … leaving behind a legacy of commitment and passion for the game,” the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League said said in a statement.