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Mike Trout Out of World Baseball Classic Due to Insurance Issues

2/18/2026

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Mike Trout will miss the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues tied to his $35 million contract.
He could not secure coverage, which he described as the biggest hurdle, despite his desire to play.
Trout posted a career-low OPS of .797 last season amid limited playtime since 2021.
He is signed through 2030.
Fellow players Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa also face similar insurance challenges.

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Mike Trout will miss the World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues tied to his $35 million contract.
He could not secure coverage, which he described as the biggest hurdle, despite his desire to play.
Trout posted a career-low OPS of .797 last season amid limited playtime since 2021.
He is signed through 2030.
Fellow players Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa also face similar insurance challenges.