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Javier Baez breaks his silence on controversial World Baseball Classic suspension

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Former Chicago Cubs star Javier Baez will not play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic due to a suspension for marijuana usage in 2023.

By Jake Misener

Published: Feb 18, 2026, 8:03 am Added: Feb 18, 2026, 9:31 am
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