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MLB teams check on Venezuelan players stranded after U.S. strikes
Summary
MLB teams are contacting players and staff in Venezuela after U.S. military strikes that toppled President Nicolás Maduro's government; the Brewers say Jackson Chourio is among those in the country, and the Red Sox say their players and staff are safe.
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Major League Baseball teams are trying to confirm the safety and locations of players, prospects, coaches and staff believed to be in Venezuela after U.S. military strikes that toppled President Nicolás Maduro's government. Team officials have said information is limited and that some travel routes have been disrupted. The Milwaukee Brewers have reported outfielder Jackson Chourio is among players currently in Venezuela, while the Boston Red Sox say their players and staff are accounted for.
Known details:
- U.S. military strikes in Venezuela are reported to have toppled President Nicolás Maduro's government.
- Team officials say they have limited information and that airports and other travel routes have been reported closed.
- The Milwaukee Brewers have reported Jackson Chourio is currently in Venezuela.
- The Boston Red Sox have reported all of their players and staff are safe and are monitoring the situation.
Summary:
Teams across Major League Baseball are reaching out to confirm the status of personnel in Venezuela amid travel disruptions and scarce information. Undetermined at this time.
