"Team USA debuted a lineup Tuesday afternoon that featured, in order, Bobby Witt Jr., Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, Kyle Schwarber, Alex Bregman and Cal Raleigh, part of a group that amassed 15 runs and 19 hits in an exhibition blowout that saw Paul Skenes and Mason Miller pitch."
"Major league contracts are fully guaranteed -- meaning players get paid -- regardless of when an injury occurs. But teams want to be protected from having to pay players who get hurt specifically during the WBC, given the added risks of a high-pressure baseball tournament that does not impact the MLB standings."
"Since the onset of the WBC, one insurance company, mutually agreed upon between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players' Association, has been willing to insure these contracts: NFP. Three years ago, the company essentially paid Edwin Diaz's 2023 salary -- $17.25 million -- when the then- New York Mets closer tore his patellar tendon amid an on-field celebration."
The World Baseball Classic has evolved significantly, now featuring elite rosters with players like Bobby Witt Jr., Bryce Harper, Aaron Judge, and Juan Soto. While player participation and buy-in have increased with each tournament iteration, significant challenges persist. A major obstacle this year involves insurance complications surrounding player contracts. MLB teams seek protection against injuries occurring during the WBC, which falls outside the regular season. Major League contracts are fully guaranteed, meaning players receive full salaries regardless of injury timing. However, teams want insurance coverage for WBC-related injuries. Historically, NFP has been the sole insurance company willing to cover these contracts, having paid substantial claims like Edwin Diaz's $17.25 million salary after a patellar tendon injury.
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