MLB Is Prohibiting Players From Playing in Venezuelan Winter League

The move comes as the league seeks clarification on how to comply with the U.S.-imposed economic embargo against the government of Venezuela

Major League Baseball is suspending players from participating in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League this winter as it seeks clarification on how to comply with the U.S.-imposed economic embargo against the government of Venezuela, several people familiar with the matter said.

The prohibition applies to major-league and minor-league players, these people said. The ruling won’t prevent Venezuelan players from returning to their home country in the off-season. MLB began informing teams of its decision on Thursday.

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