Houston Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will miss the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues. Correa confirmed he won’t play for Puerto Rico after failing to secure insurance on his contract, risking his salary if injured, while Altuve won’t participate for Venezuela at the team’s request for the same reason. Both players have faced injuries recently and are set to earn significant salaries next season. The tournament runs from March 5-17 across multiple locations, including Houston.
