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Unfortunately, Aroldis Chapman will not be playing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Great Britain đŹđ§, per sources. The 2025 American League Reliever of the Year did not meet the eligibility requirements. pic.twitter.com/SvSQFEjElr
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Aroldis Chapman denied chance to play for Great Britain in WBC over âlineage requirementsâ
Aroldis Chapman wonât be playing in the World Baseball Classic after all. The Red Sox closer was left off Great Britainâs roster after it was found that he âdid not meet the blood lineage requirementsâ to play for the team,
Veteran Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman had one of his best seasons in 2025. The veteran reliever was expected to feature in next month's World Baseball Classic after his strong season.
The Boston Red Sox learned Tuesday that Aroldis Chapman won't pitch in the World Baseball Classic.
How can Jazz Chisholm play for Great Britain in WBC? Chisholm has eligibility because he was born in the Bahamas. The Bahamas were a British colony, so under the WBC's roster rules, Chisholm has a club to play for. He could end up teammates with Aroldis ...