Justin Verlander, Kate Upton Are Making A Difference By Donating Their Paychecks

The season on the diamond has yet to get started and who knows when and if it will get started.

However, while there is no activity going on the diamond players and their spouses are finding ways to make a difference during the Corona Virus Outbreak.

Justin Verlander and his wife, supermodel Kate Upton, announced via Instagram on Saturday they would be donating his weekly salary to different charities that support coronavirus relief. “according to an article by Brian McTaggart on mlb.com

The right -hander had this to say about what is going on. “Obviously, this is an extremely difficult time for the entire world,” Verlander said. “There’s so many people that are in need, whether it’s those in the front lines battling this disease head on or someone who’s at home and has lost their job and needs to provide basic necessities, such as food and water. We have decided to donate that paycheck.” “according to an article by Brian McTaggart on mlb.com

Upton said the couple would pick a different organization each week “who’s doing really good work right now” to donate the money to. She said they would also be highlighting the organization that they choose each week. according to an article by Brian McTaggart on mlb.com