Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) made a $1 million joint donation in support of those affected by the recent Venezuela earthquakes.
The financial donation to the Red Cross will help provide emergency assistance such as shelter, healthcare, mental health services, access to safe water and the distribution of essential relief items.
“Venezuela is home to many Major Leaguers and the country and its fans have contributed so much to the game of Baseball,” commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.
“Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and everyone enduring the aftermath of this disaster. Through this joint donation to the Red Cross, we hope to provide critical resources to the brave first responders and offer meaningful support to the Venezuelan people as they begin the difficult recovery process.”
“The MLBPA stands with our Players from Venezuela, their families, and the countless others affected by the devastating earthquakes in Caracas, La Guaira, and neighboring regions,” MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer said. “As rescue and recovery efforts remain underway, we are committed to providing our full support as the Venezuelan people recover and rebuild from this tragedy.”
Two consecutive powerful earthquakes devastated Venezuelan communities in Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding areas on June 24. Spurred by the long relationship between MLB and Venezuela, it was an easy decision for the league and union to make.
Team Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic championship this year, and the country was responsible for 60 Major Leaguers on 2026 Opening Day rosters.
Miguel Rojas, Brusdar Graterol and Edgardo Henriquez are among Venezuelan natives in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Rojas and Graterol celebrated after Venezuela won the WBC.
Fans wishing to support the relief efforts are encouraged to visit RedCross.org/MLB to make a financial contribution or learn more about how they can help those affected by the disaster.
Miguel Rojas working to reunite with family
With the northern region of Venezuela in a state of emergency in the wake of the pair of 7.0+ magnitude earthquakes, Rojas is working to get his wife and two children back to the United States. The 37-year-old’s family was not far from a building that collapsed last week.
Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!
