Riley Greene won't play in 2026 WBC after turning down Puerto Rico

Riley Greene won't play in 2026 WBC after turning down Puerto Rico

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene is eligible for Puerto Rico through his mother, but he won't participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Riley Greene’s World Baseball Classic Decision Explained

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene won’t be taking part in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the reason has more to do with opportunity than interest. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Greene declined an invitation to play for Team Puerto Rico, choosing instead to hold out hope for a chance to represent Team USA. That invitation never came, leaving Greene on the outside of this year’s WBC field altogether. For Greene, thi…