Francisco Lindor named Team Puerto Rico captain for 2026 World Baseball Classic

New York Post - 17/04
The star shortstop wrote on Instagram that he has again been named the captain for Team Puerto Rico — reprising his role from 2023 — in next year’s World Baseball Classic.

MINNEAPOLIS — Francisco Lindor announced Wednesday he has received the “captain” title — even if it’s for a team other than the Mets.

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The star shortstop wrote on Instagram that he has again been named the captain for Team Puerto Rico — reprising his role from 2023 — in next year’s World Baseball Classic.

“Honored to be captain of Team Puerto Rico for the 2026 World Baseball Classic PR Vamos mi borinquén!” Lindor posted.

Lindor has participated in each of the past two WBCs for Puerto Rico.

In his first appearance i...
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