Freddie Freeman withdraws from World Baseball Classic for personal reasons

Freddie Freeman has withdrawn from the 2026 World Baseball Classic for 'personal reasons', and no further details have been released.

Freddie Freeman has withdrawn from the 2026 World Baseball Classic for "personal reasons". He had been expected to represent Canada in the tournament in March. Sportsnet reporter Shi Davidi first reported the withdrawal on X. No additional explanation has been provided by Freeman or Baseball Canada. Known details: - Freeman will not play for Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after withdrawing for "personal reasons". - He had been due to represent Canada for a third consecutive tournament. - The withdrawal was first reported by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi on X. - No further public details have been given about the reason for the decision. - Last year, Freeman's young son was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome and was later reported as largely recovered; it has not been stated whether this is related to the withdrawal. Summary: Freeman's withdrawal removes him from Canada's WBC roster ahead of the March tournament. There has been no public explanation beyond the phrase "personal reasons" and no further updates from Freeman or Baseball Canada. Undetermined at this time.