Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was kidnapped in Venezuela on Wednesday night and officials said they were investigating after finding the vehicle used in the abduction, according to reports. In a joint statement issued Thursday afternoon with Major League Baseball, the Nationals said, "Our foremost concern is with Wilson Ramos and his family and our thoughts are with them at this time. Major League Baseball's department of investigations is working with the appropriate authorities on this matter. Both Major League Baseball and the Washington Nationals have been instructed to make no further comment." Ramos, who was playing for Tigres de Aragua in Venezuela's Winter League, was taken from his home in Santa Ines by four armed gunmen. In 2011, Ramos played his first full big league season and became the everyday catcher, hitting .267 with 15 home runs and 52 RBIs. His home run total was a Nationals record for a catcher.