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.

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.

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

Puerto Rico faces a significant challenge for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as star players, including Francisco Lindor, are withdrawing due to insurance conflicts. Expensive MLB contracts pose risks,