Venezuelan MLB Star Begs U.S. as War Threatens Baseball Dreams

Venezuelan baseball prospect Jesús Rodríguez, a top Giants Minor League hitter, has made a public plea to U.S. President Donald Trump as rising political and military tensions between the United States and Venezuela threaten his MLB future and his chance to play for his country in the World Baseball Classic.

Travel restrictions and uncertainty around the Venezuelan Winter League due to the conflict have left Venezuelan players and prospects in limbo, and MLB teams are quietly supporting their affected players. Rodríguez called for calm and better relations so players can pursue their dreams amid the crisis.

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