Javier Báez received a suspension and will not play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to a failed drug test during the 2023 tournament.

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

Baez will be eligible to play again for Team Puerto Rico in the 2029 World Baseball Classic. While Baez will sit out this March in the WBC, this suspension will not affect his MLB status. That's ...

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One of the biggest comeback stories last season across the entirety of Major League Baseball was Detroit Tigers' shortstop Javier Báez. After a 2024 season where he finished with a -1.1 WAR, the worst ...

Baez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against Atlanta. Baez will be making his third consecutive start after going 1-for-6 at the dish over the first two contests of the series.

Baez has been suspended from the World Baseball Classic for testing positive for marijuana in March 2023, but the suspension will not affect his availability for the start of spring training, Chris ...