"The World Baseball Classic is officially kicking off in Tokyo later today. At 10pm ET, Australia will face off against Chinese Taipei. Team Australia features White Sox infielder Curtis Mead and Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2024 draft."
"South Korea's roster carries the most familiar names to the average MLB fan. Former All-Star Hyun Jin Ryu, now 38 years old, is one of the leaders of the pitching staff. Right-handers Dane Dunning and Riley O'Brien have considerable big league experience as well."
"Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension for performance-enhancing drug use. Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas reportedly faces an 80-game suspension for failing a PED test of his own. Both suspensions are expected to be appealed."
The World Baseball Classic officially kicks off in Tokyo with Australia playing Chinese Taipei at 10pm ET, featuring White Sox infielder Curtis Mead and Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana. South Korea faces Czechia at 5am ET tomorrow, with South Korea's roster containing the most recognizable MLB names including former All-Star Hyun Jin Ryu, Dane Dunning, Riley O'Brien, and position players with major league experience. Meanwhile, significant suspensions impact the NL East as Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension for PED use, and Phillies center fielder Johan Rojas faces an 80-game suspension for failing a PED test. Both suspensions are expected to be appealed, leaving Atlanta and Philadelphia adjusting their outfield plans.
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