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In fact, there is no need to prove yourself anymore, and there is no need to force yourself anymore. Bobby Settle (28 years old, New York Mets), who hit a home run in the World Series against Shohei Ohtani (32 years old, Los Angeles Dodgers), announced that he will not participate in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) to be held in March this year.
ESPN Brazil said on the 28th (Korean time), “The Brazilian baseball team has lost a core player participating in the WBC competition. Infielder Bisset informed the coaching staff that he will not participate in the game. While suffering from injuries in the final stage of the 2025 season, the new large-scale contract signed with the New York Mets also changed his mind.”
Wiesert, who became an FA (free agent) after the 2025 season, signed a three-year, $126 million (approximately 179.6 billion won) contract with the New York Mets on the 17th. This is a measure that the Mets, who lost Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, are actively investing in. The terms of the contract were also friendly to Visette. The conditions are very favorable for players who opt out twice after the 2026 season and after the 2027 season (a clause that can abrogate the existing FA contract). Bissett’s average annual salary is US$42 million (approximately 60 billion won), ranking sixth in Major League Baseball history. Although local reviews say this is “over pay”, it has become a very precious body through large-scale contracts.
The scene that left a deep impression on baseball fans was the pitching duel between Wissett and Shohei Ohtani. In Game 7 of the World Series last November, Wissett hit Ohtani’s powerful line drive and hit a home run. Showed great strength in big games and strong pitchers, and showed great strength in short games. Sadly, while Toronto failed to win the World Series, Wisett’s hit could be seen.
The decisive reason for not participating was “health”. In fact, Bissett suffered a left knee injury at the end of the 2025 season and was once listed on the injured list. Ultimately, he played in less than perfect physical condition in the playoffs. Many local people predict that eventually starting from the 2026 season, he will no longer serve as the main position, but as the third baseman. According to analysis, in the end, due to participating in the WBC, the speed will be increased in advance. If you are not careful, the injury will recur. This worry has a decisive impact on the decision not to participate.
In fact, Bisset once showed great affection for the Brazilian national team. Because Bisset’s mother is of Brazilian nationality. Although he participated in the 2016 WBC regional qualifiers as a member of the Brazilian national team, there is currently no record of participating in an official WBC competition. Although he expressed his intention to join the Brazilian national team in May last year, this decision was eventually overturned.
The key is whether Bobby Settle, who chooses “realization” and “recovery” over “Showcase”, can get rid of the evil spirit of injury and realize his worth in the Mets.
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