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- Updated: January 3, 2017
HOUSTON — Though he was on the United States’ provisional roster, Astros outfielder George Springer has elected not to play in the World Baseball Classic this spring, a source confirmed for MLB.com.
Springer, who was eligible to play for the United States and Puerto Rico, will skip the tournament and remain with the Astros this spring. Houston already has WBC commitments from second baseman Jose Altuve (Venezuela), outfielder Carlos Beltran (Puerto Rico), shortstop Carlos Correa (Puerto Rico), pitcher Luke Gregerson (U.S.) and outfielder Norichika Aoki …
