Marlins host relief packing event featuring Miguel Rojas ahead of Choque de Gigantes

The Miami Marlins, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and Venezuela’s Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP) hosted a Venezuelan relief packing event Wednesday at GEM’s headquarters in Doral, supporting earthquake recovery efforts in Venezuela.

Former Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas, a two-time World Series champion, was among those participating. Rojas, who plays shortstop for Tiburones de La Guaira, took part in packing relief supplies as part of the community effort tied to the baseball series.

Rojas said in comments provided through an interpreter that the Marlins and the South Florida Venezuelan community had already helped through donation collection centers when the earthquake struck earlier this year, and that Wednesday’s event was another way for families in Venezuela to receive support as they rebuild.

Ahead of games on Saturday and Sunday at loanDepot park, the Choque de Gigantes matchup will feature LVBP clubs Tiburones de La Guaira against Navegantes del Magallanes.

MLB and the Marlins said fans can contribute further through charitable elements connected to the series, including proceeds from select ticket sales, commemorative souvenir cups, and 50/50 raffles benefiting GEM and the We Love Venezuela Foundation, along with a collection of donated relief supplies at loanDepot park.