Team Puerto Rico is considering withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues, as eight of their ten players, including Francisco Lindor, have been denied coverage. This decision stems from injuries in the previous tournament, notably Edwin Díaz’s season-ending knee injury and José Altuve’s broken thumb, which have increased insurance costs. The team fears they won’t secure enough substitute players for quality participation, especially since they are set to host the first round. MLB and the Players Association are lobbying the insurer for a review before roster announcements on Thursday.
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