Edwin Díaz, Puerto Rico and World Baseball Classic
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The Dodgers’ new closer has participated in the WBC twice in the past. But he suffered a devastating knee injury during the 2023 tournament and missed the entire MLB season.
ICYMI: The Mariners have acquired All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan in a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Rays. Top prospects Jurrangelo Cijntje and Tai Peete have been sent to the Cardinals, in addition to a 2026 Comp B draft pick from both the Mariners and Rays, and third baseman Ben Williamson is headed to Tampa Bay.
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will pitch for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after missing the 2023 WBC with a knee injury.
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Some of baseball’s biggest stars won’t be playing in the global tournament next month after not receiving insurance to play. Here’s what’s going on.