Players likely would require special exemptions to return to the U.S. following games against the Toronto Blue Jays or after playing in winter baseball leagues in Mexico, Venezuela, or the Dominican Republic.
However, the travel ban mainly would affect younger players and those in the minor leagues, Axios reported, because most foreign stars typically have obtained green cards, according to an immigration attorney.
Venezuela ranks as MLB's second-largest international player source behind the Dominican Republic, El Emergente reported. Many Venezuelan scouts, coaches, managers, and executives also work in the industry.