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WBC: Cuba Punishes and Excludes Former White Sox Prospect from World Baseball Classic for Defection

Al Bat

A talented Cuban pitcher, once a pitching gem on the island, has been excluded from Team Cuba for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

By Ismael Hernández de Dios

Published: Feb 17, 2026, 11:00 am Added: Feb 17, 2026, 11:59 am
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