Javier Báez accepted responsibility for his suspension from the 2026 World Baseball Classic after testing positive for marijuana during the 2023 WBC, stating, “This is all my fault.” The suspension, which bars him from participating in the tournament, stems from a positive test on March 12, 2023, making him ineligible until April 26, 2026. Báez expressed deep disappointment, especially as Team Puerto Rico will host the WBC for the first time since 2013. He acknowledged the impact on his family and fans but emphasized the need to focus on the upcoming MLB season.
