Milwaukee Brewers Concerned About Players in Venezuela Following Military Action
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently uncertain about the well-being of several of their players in Venezuela after the U.S. military launched attacks in the country and detained President Nicolás Maduro.
Matt Arnold, the Brewers’ president of baseball operations, mentioned on Saturday that the team lacks detailed information about the players’ status. “We don’t have much information at this time, but we are trying to follow up,” he stated, acknowledging that the airport is closed but not much else is known.
Among the Brewers’ players in Venezuela are star outfielder Jackson Chorio, infielder Andrew Monasterio, and catcher Jefferson Quero, according to reports.
The latest military actions reportedly targeted suspected drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean and the Eastern Pacific.
Early Saturday, the military executed a significant operation in Venezuela, resulting in the capture of President Maduro and his wife, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. He shared on Truth Social that the operation was successful and that the Maduros had been “captured and deported,” noting that it was conducted in cooperation with U.S. law enforcement.
Residents in Caracas reported hearing at least seven explosions early Saturday morning, and a U.S. Army helicopter was observed flying low over the city around 2 a.m. local time.
The Venezuelan government later stated that various areas, including civilian and military locations in Caracas and the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, were affected by the attacks.
In their response, Venezuelan officials accused the United States of conducting a “very serious military invasion” and exhibiting “imperialist aggression.” They claimed the attack aimed to seize strategic resources, particularly oil and minerals, and undermine the country’s sovereignty. The government declared their resilience, emphasizing that after over 200 years of independence, they will continue to defend their rights and determine their own destiny.
