Cleats for Venezuela Earthquake Relief | San Diego Padres News

Bradgley Rodriguez stepped onto the mound wearing cleats that carried the soul of his homeland—vibrant hues and landmarks from Petare and Guarenas, stars of the Venezuelan flag arching proudly. As Venezuela reels from devastating earthquakes that killed over 4,000, Rodriguez’s family narrowly escaped harm, though his grandmother lost her home. With deep gratitude for their safety, he’s rallying to rebuild—and so are his MLB peers. The Padres Foundation and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s foundation each pledged $100,000 to relief efforts, joining a wave of players and organizations lending support from afar. Though the tremors have subsided, the grief lingers—and so does their resolve to carry their country’s spirit onto the field. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a29ad4b2202ffc09