Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the World Baseball Classic after having a cleanup procedure on his right elbow earlier this offseason, the MLB Players Association said in a statement Friday.

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

Here's why Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor, among others, can't play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

According to a recent report, Team Puerto Rico is considering not participating in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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,