Impact The World Baseball-Softball Confederation -- which governs the WBC -- classifies marijuana as a banned substance, hence the suspension. He will be eligible to play in the 2029 WBC. Major League Baseball does not list it as a banned substance, so Baez's status with MLB is unaffected. The 33-year-old Baez is expected to be the Tigers' Opening Day shortstop in 2026, though he will have to hold off top prospect Kevin McGonigle for the gig.
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