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MLB Investigates Agent for Deceiving Player Over Funds

7/8/2025

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The MLB Players Association is probing agent Yasser Mendez for financial misconduct after Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas filed a grievance. Rojas claims Mendez deceived him into accepting $875,000 in advances and investing $450,000 in his Venezuelan academy, 4Pro, without addressing tax obligations. Mendez was let go by Rep 1 Baseball in 2024.

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The MLB Players Association is probing agent Yasser Mendez for financial misconduct after Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas filed a grievance. Rojas claims Mendez deceived him into accepting $875,000 in advances and investing $450,000 in his Venezuelan academy, 4Pro, without addressing tax obligations. Mendez was let go by Rep 1 Baseball in 2024.