Alvarado expressed deep sadness over the decision, stating the required insurance was not approved, despite his desire to wear his country's jersey for a third consecutive time. The tournament runs from March 5-17. Alvarado joins Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa as players blocked from the tournament by similar insurance concerns.
Phillies' Alvarado Won't Play for Venezuela in WBC
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado announced Sunday that insurance issues will prevent him from representing Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.