MLB Bans Playing In Venezuela To Comply With Trump Order

Major League Baseball announced this week that it has taken action to comply with President Trump’s executive order imposing an embargo against socialist Nicolas Maduro-controlled Venezuela. In an attempt to adhere to the order, the league is barring all players from participating in the Venezuela Winter League.

“MLB has been in contact with the relevant government agencies regarding the Executive Order issued by President Trump on Venezuela,” the league said in a statement reported by ESPN Thursday. “MLB will fully adhere to the policies implemented by our government. With respect to the Venezuela Winter League, MLB will suspend its involvement in that league until it receives direction from the relevant agencies that participation by affiliated players is consistent with the Executive Order.”