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Insurance issues are preventing some of MLB's top players from participating in the 2026 WBC.
Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from the 2026 World Baseball Classic after insurance issues ruled out Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and others. The post Why Puerto Rico Is Considering Withdrawing From the 2026 World Baseball Classic appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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Team Puerto Rico considering World Baseball Classic withdrawal amid medical insurance obstacle
According to a recent report, Team Puerto Rico is considering not participating in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic.
After losing a number of its top players for the upcoming World Baseball Classic for insurance reasons, Puerto Rico is considering pulling out of the tournament altogether.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas sounded off on the World Baseball Classic's insurance process, which is preventing many MLB stars from participating in the upcoming tournament.Rojas had committed to play for Venezuela before dropping out Friday,
Puerto Rico threatens withdrawal from tournament because some of its best players can’t get insurance coverage
He has been denied insurance to participate in the World Baseball Classic, making him an unlikely member of Puerto Rico’s squad for the March tournament.
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 withdrew from the WBC after being declined insurance coverage,
Arizona Diamondbacks star Nolan Arenado will play in the World Baseball Classic for Puerto Rico, not Team USA, in 2026.