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37-Year-Old Miguel Rojas Denied WBC Spot Over Insurance Rule

3/23/2026

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Miguel Rojas, a Los Angeles Dodgers infielder, turns 37 on February 24 and was denied the chance to play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic because of a new insurance provision.
The rule bars contracts from being insured once players reach 37.
Jose Altuve and Francisco Lindor also faced similar issues.
Rojas expressed disappointment, saying, "It’s really hard to not have the opportunity to put my country on my chest."
A quick decision on his insurance status is required because WBC rosters are due soon.

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Miguel Rojas, a Los Angeles Dodgers infielder, turns 37 on February 24 and was denied the chance to play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic because of a new insurance provision.
The rule bars contracts from being insured once players reach 37.
Jose Altuve and Francisco Lindor also faced similar issues.
Rojas expressed disappointment, saying, "It’s really hard to not have the opportunity to put my country on my chest."
A quick decision on his insurance status is required because WBC rosters are due soon.