Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is one of several Venezuelan baseball stars who's worried about family members impacted by the turmoil in the South American nation.
Cabrera posted videos to his Instagram account Monday - which have since been removed - in which he spoke up against corruption while pleading for the safety of his family, according to ESPN news services.
In the clips, he said he's "sick of paying protection money against the threat" and that "they are going to kidnap my mother."
Cabrera is not the first player to express concerns about the strife in Venezuela. Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli spoke to ESPN about the subject back in April.
Nearly 100 people have been reported dead during protests fueled by food shortages, rapid economic inflation, and corruption allegations at the feet of President Nicolas Maduro.
Cabrera said he's trying to do his part to aid those in need.
"I have helped Venezuela a lot," he said. "I have sent medicine and food. What do you want me to send? Weapons? Don't tell me that we are not doing anything."
Cabrera has been regularly posting about the violence in Venezuela with images on his Instagram dating back to April showing protests and police in riot gear. He said he's against the "dictators" and continues to fear for his family.
"Please do not do anything to my family. That's what I ask," Cabrera said. "As the chavistas told me, 'If you go to Venezuela, they will break you, they will kill you.'"
