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Tigers' Javier Baez won't play in 2026 WBC due to marijuana use

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 Friday.

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