New York Mets star short-stop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the 2026 WBC after failing to secure mandatory insurance coverage.

Late Friday night, the MLBPA announced that New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which begins at the beginning of March. Lindor has been a staple on team Puerto Rico ever since he burst onto the MLB scene.

The New York Mets are among the teams with players slated to participate in this year's World Baseball Classic. A notable young talent on their roster recently made a decision regarding his involvement in the tournament.

The basic reason Lindor isn't playing is because of injury insurance. Lindor had a procedure done on his right elbow in the offseason, and he was unable to get the proper insurance clearance to play in the WBC. Insurance issues are also keeping Correa and Jose Altuve (Venezuela) from playing in the WBC.

After analyzing it for several months, Mark Vientos chose to represent Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The New York Mets third baseman had four nationality options t

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have an ace under their sleeves to strike fear into the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and the rest of MLB ahead of the 2026 season.

Bichette has reportedly made his decision regarding the World Baseball Classic.