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Javier Báez Suspended for 2026 World Baseball Classic

2/6/2026

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Summary

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Javier Báez will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic because of a two-year marijuana suspension, confirmed by his agent.
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) imposed the ban after a positive test in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with the suspension from April 26, 2024, to April 26, 2026.
WBSC maintains strict drug policies.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic runs March 5–17, 2026, and Báez's absence affects Puerto Rico's roster.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1999 following the 1998 Tour de France doping scandal, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) aims to combat drug use in sports. By 2004, WADA published the World Anti-Doping Code, which includes regulations for over 700 sports organizations. Javier Báez's recent two-year suspension from the World Baseball Softball Confederation reflects ongoing efforts to uphold integrity in competitions like the World Baseball Classic.

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Story summary

Javier Báez will miss the 2026 World Baseball Classic because of a two-year marijuana suspension, confirmed by his agent.
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) imposed the ban after a positive test in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with the suspension from April 26, 2024, to April 26, 2026.
WBSC maintains strict drug policies.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic runs March 5–17, 2026, and Báez's absence affects Puerto Rico's roster.

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