WBC rosters FAQ: Why Francisco Lindor and more stars won't be taking part

The World Baseball Classic aims to bring together the best baseball talent in the world, but that dream won't fully be ...
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Lindor out of '26 Classic after undergoing cleanup procedure on elbow

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the World Baseball Classic after having a cleanup procedure on his ...

Francisco Lindor to Miss 2026 WBC With Elbow Injury, Latest Updates, Timeline on Mets Star

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to the elbow surgery he had at the end ...

Puerto Rico considers pulling out of WBC after insurance keeps stars off team

Insurance issues are preventing some of MLB's top players from participating in the 2026 WBC.

Why isn’t Francisco Lindor representing Puerto Rico in the WBC?

Late Friday night, the MLBPA announced that New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins at the beginning of March. Lindor has been a ...

Puerto Rico could be forced to withdraw from WBC due to insurance reason

Baseball player insurance concerns potentially could cause one country to drop out of the World Baseball Classic. On Saturday ...

Francisco Lindor won’t play in the WBC: Why the NY Mets star will not suit up for Puerto Rico?

Bad news for Puerto Rico, as Francisco Lindor will unfortunately not be available for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, with a ...

Report: MLB discussing WBC insurance after Puerto Rico threatens to withdraw

Ongoing controversy surrounding the World Baseball Classic's player insurance policy may result in some last-minute changes to rosters.On Saturday morning, after Puerto Rico captain Francisco Lindor ...

Why MLB stars are being told they can’t play in the World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico threatens withdrawal from tournament because some of its best players can’t get insurance coverage ...