Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is not eligible to play for Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to his ongoing suspension for marijuana use, multiple media outlets reported on ...

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Báez addressed his suspension from the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a positive marijuana test during the 2023 tournament.

Javier Baez seemingly smoked his way out of the World Baseball Classic. Baez, who was viewed as likely to play for Puerto Rico in this year’s tournament, was deemed ineligible because of his previous ...

Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Baez is not eligible to play for Team Puerto Rico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to marijuana usage. The 33-year-old tested positive for the substance on March ...

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez accepted responsibility for a positive marijuana test in 2023, which barred him from competing in the upcoming World Baseball Classic in his native Puerto Rico.