Son is safe, but Padres catcher Yorvit Torrealba still fears for family in Venezuela

Torrealba still fears for family in Venezuela

PEORIA, Ariz. — Although Yorvit Torrealba’s son is safe, the San Diego Padres catcher still fears for the rest of his family.

Nine months after his son was kidnapped by five men in Caracas, Venezuela, and later returned unharmed, Torrealba said his son and wife are now living in Miami and adjusting to their new lives. But the rest of Torrealba’s family remains in Venezuela, and he’s concerned for their safety.

Torrealba says it’s hard because he has a big family. He’d love to buy a big enough house and bring all his family members to the United States.

Torrealba says his son is adjusting well to Miami life and attends school with the sons of Manny Ramirez and Magglio Ordonez. He also is showing no signs of being affected by the kidnapping.