Lindor Withdraws From WBC After Elbow Surgery As Insurance Issues Arise

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor announced that he’s withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic (WBC), citing the ...

World Baseball Classic 2026: What's the deal with all the WBC insurance issues?

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa, among other notable MLB players, were denied insurance coverage and thus are unlikely to ...
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Lindor out of '26 Classic after undergoing cleanup procedure on elbow

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the World Baseball Classic after having a cleanup procedure on his ...
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WBC Insurance Issues Affect Players: Lindor Opt-Out Highlight

Insurance problems at the World Baseball Classic led Francisco Lindor to leave Team Puerto Rico, impacting his decision. Jack and Peter break down the policy.

Puerto Rico considering pulling out of 2026 World Baseball Classic over insurance issues

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 ...

Puerto Rico considers pulling out of WBC after insurance keeps stars off team

Insurance issues are preventing some of MLB's top players from participating in the 2026 WBC.

Why MLB stars are being told they can’t play in the World Baseball Classic

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