Tigers' Javier Báez Out of WBC After Positive Marijuana Test

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Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez will miss the World Baseball Classic after testing positive for marijuana, a substance still banned by the WBC's governing body despite MLB's relaxed stance. Báez, 33, took 'full mea culpa,' stating it was 'all my fault' and hurts his family and reputation. Expected to play a key multi-positional role for the Tigers this season, he expressed frustration but accepted the decision.