MLB Player Programs Department Resources
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Education
Juliette Verrengia
Juliette.Verrengia@mlb.com
Carla Chalas (Spanish speaking)
Carla.Chalas@mlb.com
- Answer questions about DV/SA/CA policy, including annual education mandate
- Provide guidance on leaguewide resources for survivors of DV/SA/CA
- Connect Clubs with local/national DV/SA/CA organizations
Players & Staff Educational Programming
Gisselle Sanchez (Spanish speaking)
Gisselle.Sanchez@mlb.com
- Manage and coordinate policy-based education programs and lifeskills workshops for players
- Assist MLB Academies in the coordination and execution of community service initiatives in the Dominican Republic
Community Engagement Initiatives in the Dominican Republic
Gisselle Sanchez (Spanish speaking)
Gisselle.Sanchez@mlb.com
- Assist MLB Academies in the coordination and execution of community service initiatives in the Dominican Republic
- Identify relevant topics that can be converted to community initiatives
Drug Prevention and Treatment Program
Lindsey Ingraham
Lindsey.Ingraham@mlb.com
Francisco Cedano (Spanish speaking)
Francisco.Cedano@mlb.com
- Administers various MLB drug testing Programs, specifically the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program and various amateur drug programs in the United States and the Dominican Republic
- Provides anti-doping education to Minor League players as well as amateur prospects in the United States and the Dominican Republic
CEP/CSP Contact
Carla Chalas (Spanish speaking)
Carla.Chalas@mlb.com
Juliette Verrengia
Juliette.Verrengia@mlb.com
- Answer questions regarding a school’s eligibility under the Continuing Education Program (CEP) or the College Scholarship Plan (CSP)
- Update Ebis with the list of qualified schools under the CEP/CSP
Leaguewide Educational Programming
Yenifer Fauché (Spanish speaking)
Yenifer.Fauche@mlb.com
- Leads programs specific to player education in the U.S. and in the Dominican Republic, including the Rookie Program and Ahead in the Count
- Works closely with Club education professionals and administers the Translation Program to support players’ on and off the field development
Former Player Internship Program
PlayerPrograms@mlb.com
- Point of contact for the Player Internship Program
Mental Health
Larry Westreich, MD
Larry.Westreich@mlb.com
Isabel Caro
Isabel.Caro@mlb.com
- Provide confidential assistance for all player inquiries with respect to available Mental Wellness resources
Career Transitions Support
Leonel Bejaran (Spanish speaking)
Leonel.Bejaran@mlb.com
Carla Chalas (Spanish speaking)
Carla.Chalas@mlb.com
Gisselle Sanchez (Spanish speaking)
Gisselle.Sanchez@mlb.com
DR High School Program
Francisco Yegres (Spanish speaking)
Francisco.Yegres@mlb.com
- Point of contact person in regards to the High School Program in the DR for players at the academies
Former Player Program
Gisselle Sanchez (Spanish speaking)
Gisselle.Sanchez@mlb.com
- Manage requests and answer questions about scholarship opportunities for former players and institutions in the DR covered by the FPP