Francisco Lindor to Miss 2026 WBC Due to Insurance and Hamate Injury

Francisco Lindor will be absent from Puerto Rico’s roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to insurance complications and a hamate bone injury. Insurance providers refused to guarantee contracts for several stars based on age and injury history, including a minor right elbow debridement Lindor underwent last season. The subsequent hamate bone issue further solidified his exclusion from the tournament, marking a significant loss for the Puerto Rican infield ahead of the quarterfinals.