Houston Astros Stars jose altuve And carlos correa I will not play World Baseball Classic After failing to obtain insurance on their contracts for the event.
Korea told the athletic Said Tuesday that he will not be able to play for Puerto Rico because his $31 million salary will be in jeopardy if he gets injured in the WBC, which runs from March 5-17.
“Playing without insurance is such a big risk.” Korea said. “‘I’m definitely nervous because I’ve been training really hard this offseason to get better this year and get ready quicker so I can be ready for the WBC.’
Altuve, who had a offseason procedure on his right legWill not play for Venezuela in the WBC due to insurance reasons, according to The Athletic. He missed more than eight weeks of the 2023 season due to a thumb fracture suffered in the World Baseball Classic.
“I signed the papers saying I’m ready to go and play like I did in the last two WBCs,” Altuve told The Athletic on Saturday. “It’s always an honor to represent your country. I played last time and before that too and I’m trying to do the same in this one. I don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes, but it feels like it’s not up to me this year.”
Correa, who returned to the Astros at the trade deadline last season, said he spoke to owner Jim Crane and was told to just “focus on the team and spring training” and that the team had “had a lot of injuries.” [in 2025]”
The World Baseball Classic will take place in Houston, Miami, Tokyo and San Juan, Puerto Rico, with the semifinals and championship games in Miami.
