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flag Miguel Rojas, 37, won't play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Venezuela due to an insurance rule blocking non-insurable contracts.

flag Miguel Rojas, a 37-year-old Dodgers infielder, won't play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Venezuela due to a new insurance rule requiring players' contracts to be insurable. flag Despite being eligible by age and health, Rojas was barred because his contract couldn't be insured under the policy, which aims to protect teams from injury-related financial risk. flag The rule, managed by NFP under an MLB-MLBPA agreement, disproportionately affects Latin American players like Rojas, Jose Altuve, and Francisco Lindor. flag Though the Dodgers could allow him to play without insurance, a decision is needed before the roster deadline. flag Rojas expressed disappointment at missing the chance to represent Venezuela.

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