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Houston.– Puerto Rican shortstop Carlos Correa revealed that urban artist Bad Bunny offered to pay the insurance policy that would have allowed him to participate with Puerto Rico in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
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The star infielder for the Houston Astros explained that, although the gesture was well-intentioned, the proposal did not receive approval from his organization, the commissioner's office of Major League Baseball, or his agent, Scott Boras. As detailed, the offer also contemplated covering the insurance of shortstop Francisco Lindor, a figure for the New York Mets, who, like Correa, needed a valid policy to receive authorization and play in the tournament. "Everyone told me it was a bad idea. They warned me that the proposed insurance company had a history of not paying players. Since it was not approved by MLB, by the organization, or by my agent, I couldn't sign something that three people I trust recommended I not accept," Correa said in statements collected by The Athletic portal. The lack of adequate insurance prevented Correa, Lindor, and other Puerto Rican players from getting the green light to represent their country at the event. Although Bad Bunny's gesture was interpreted as a show of support for the Puerto Rican national team, accepting external coverage could generate conflicts with Major League Baseball regulations, especially regarding contractual relationships and potential conflicts of interest. Correa, who has signed million-dollar contracts throughout his career under Boras' representation, reiterated that his priority is to protect his professional career and respect the guidelines established by MLB and its organization.
