Major League Baseball has banned all affiliated players from participating in the Venezuela winter league this year, a response intended to comply with President Trump's embargo against the country's Nicolas Maduro-led government.
"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 to the Wall Street Journal. "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…
