
Puerto Rico Faces WBC Dilemma as Insurance Denials Threaten Roster
Team Puerto Rico is considering pulling out of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after several players, including captain Francisco Lindor, were denied insurance coverage amid stricter insurer rules. The National Financial Partners policy flags many players (often due to chronic injuries, recent surgeries, or age) and could force the team to replace key contributors as rosters are due shortly. Other affected players across teams, such as Miguel Rojas for Venezuela, underscore a broader insurance crunch impacting the WBC lineup with decisions looming before roster submission.












