Detroit Tigers All-Star Javier Báez has been ruled ineligible to play for Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic ...

He’s serving a two-year ban that began in 2024.

The 2026 World Baseball Classic roster has been set, and top players' jerseys from each of the WBC teams are now available ...

Tigers shortstop Javier Báez will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a marijuana ban, adding to Puerto Rico’s ...

Puerto Rico has long been a baseball power on the international scene and finished as runner-up in the WBC in both 2017 and 2013. As for the 2026 tournament, the United States is widely regarded as ...

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa are not on Puerto Rico’s roster for the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues ...

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez won't play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a two-year suspension for marijuana.

The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has been one of several players unable to get approval for the international tournament ...

Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from the 2026 World Baseball Classic after insurance issues ruled out Francisco Lindor ...

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa, among other notable MLB players, were denied insurance coverage and thus are unlikely to ...

The World Baseball Classic starts on March 4. Top teams include the United States and Japan.

However, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online, the roster news on Lindor, Correa, and Baez was revealed, and unfortunately for the trio of stars, their hope to play for Team Puerto Rico won't ...