NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor, Carlos Correa and Javy Báez were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

The Toronto Blue Jays pitcher has been one of several players unable to get approval for the international tournament

VIEQUES, Puerto Rico – I pulled my paddle through the water and watched as a thousand streaks of light followed. Then I dipped my hand in, swirled it around and stared, mesmerized, as the bay glowed.

Amid the potential of a Team USA/Samurai Japan championship rematch, the Dominican Republic has quietly assembled a roster that could make a run at the title. It is, on paper, arguably the second best roster in this WBC, just slightly ahead of Japan. Team Dominican Republic’s projected lineup:

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is eligible for Puerto Rico through his mother, but he won't participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Omar Lopez joins Hot Stove to discuss managing Puerto Rico in the Caribbean Series, managing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic and more

The results are in for the Puerto Rico Lottery’s draw games on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on Feb. 5. Check Pega 2 payouts and previous drawings here. Check Pega 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Check Pega 4 payouts and previous drawings here. Powerball: 11:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

So far, Dominican authorities have reported the arrest of a Haitian man identified as Chin Laduse, who is allegedly connected to the killings.