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

An elite double-play duo and a flamethrowing reliever are the latest additions to a stacked Dominican Republic squad for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. D-backs infielders Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo and Yankees right-hander Camilo Doval will play for their country in the upcoming tournament in March,

Baseball superstar Juan Soto will represent the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, bolstering a star-studded lineup estimated at over $2.2 billion. This powerhouse team, featuring talents like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Carlos Estévez announced Friday that he will play for the Dominican Republic on the global stage. He is the latest Royal to participate in the WBC, joining: Bobby Witt Jr. (USA); Salvador Perez (Venezuela); Maikel Garcia (Venezuela); Vinnie Pasquantino (Italy); Jac Caglianone (Italy); and Seth Lugo (Puerto Rico).

Brayan Bello’s place on Team Dominican Republic’s 2026 World Baseball Classic roster is officially official. “The Kid from Samaná is heading to the Classic,” the Dominican team’s official X account posted in Spanish on Thursday morning. The Red Sox right-hander also confirmed the news at Fenway Fest earlier this month.