US EditionPhillies pitcher José Alvarado says insurance will prevent him from representing Venezuela in WBC
José Alvarado joins Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa, and José Altuve as players barred from the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues, MLB and MLBPA said.
- From Clearwater, Fla., José Alvarado, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander, said February 22 the insurance for his WBC participation was not approved.
- The World Baseball Classic's organizers say insurance, handled by National Financial Partners, has resulted in roster exclusions, including high-profile players like Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa.
- Alvarado served an 80-game suspension for violating baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy, caused by a weight-loss drug, and has been active in spring training in Clearwater, Fla., Dombrowski said.
- Venezuela will proceed without Alvarado as his insurance denial prevents him from participating in the World Baseball Classic, March 5-17.
- Alvarado is the latest to be affected, with insurance issues removing multiple veterans from national team rosters for the World Baseball Classic.
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Venezuelan joins figures such as Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa, outside the tournament due to restrictions on coverage
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Phillies pitcher José Alvarado says insurance will prevent him from representing Venezuela in WBC
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado says insurance issues will prevent him from representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
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