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 the favorites going in with a roster that includes the likes of Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Tarik Skubal, Paul Skenes, and others.

Amid insurance concerns and denials of coverage for key players, Puerto Rico may not be represented in the WBC. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from the 2026 World Baseball Classic after insurance issues ruled out Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and others. The post Why Puerto Rico Is Considering Withdrawing From the 2026 World Baseball Classic appeared first on Heavy Sports.

For the second time this week, Team Puerto Rico has added an MLB All-Star to its World Baseball Classic roster. Rockies utility man Willi Castro is the newest member of the squad, which was announced on Tuesday.

The team’s 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.

Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico’s roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test.

Eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner Nolan Arenado will suit up for Team Puerto Rico in this year’s World Baseball Classic. The announcement was made on Monday, less than two weeks after Arenado was traded by the Cardinals to the D-backs.

According to a recent report, Team Puerto Rico is considering not participating in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Luis Castillo and two other pitchers were assigned to the designated pitcher pool in time for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.