Miguel Rojas Denied WBC Insurance Due to Age, Expresses Frustration

Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas has been denied insurance coverage for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, preventing him from representing Venezuela. Turning 37 in February, Rojas falls under a new WBC provision making players 37 or older ineligible for coverage, a factor he believes disproportionately affects Latin American players. Expressing deep frustration, Rojas was looking forward to his "first and only" chance to play for his country. MLB and MLBPA are lobbying for review of such insurance decisions.