Summary
José Berríos hoped to play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. However, he did not get insurance approval to join the team. Instead, Berríos will focus on preparing for the upcoming baseball season.
Key Facts
- José Berríos hoped to pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals.
- Berríos did not receive the necessary insurance approval to join the team.
- He previously pitched for Puerto Rico in the last three World Baseball Classic tournaments.
- Berríos missed the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run last year due to an elbow injury.
- Puerto Rico will rely on pitchers Seth Lugo and Edwin Diaz in the quarterfinals.
- Insurance issues have also affected other players like Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa.
- Berríos will spend spring training getting ready for the regular baseball season.
