Riley Greene won't play in 2026 WBC after turning down Puerto Rico

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is eligible for Puerto Rico through his mother, but he won't participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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 compete in the upcoming tournament.

Francisco Lindor among several stars with World Baseball Classic status uncertain due to injury insurance issue

Per Puerto Rican outlets, there is still a chance Lindor gets approved to play if a private insurer agrees to cover him.

Insurance Emerges As a Major Issue for the World Baseball Classic

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.

Report: MLB discussing WBC insurance after Puerto Rico threatens to withdraw

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,

Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado shrugs off criticism after choosing Puerto Rico for WBC

After playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic the last two editions, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado decided to switch jerseys and represent Team Puerto Rico in this year’s Classic — a decision that hasn’t sat well with some Team USA fans.