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They came to win the WBC. Olympic qualification was a surprising part of the deal
Teams fighting to win the WBC this spring have also had to grapple with the ramifications of missing the Olympics if they don't go far enough. Carmen Mandato / Getty Images
When the World Baseball Classic ends next week, at least one great Latin American team will be left out of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, and possibly as many as two.
The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela — baseball hotbeds that have produced tremendous major league talent — have all advanced to the WBC’s quarterfinals, which begin today in Miami. But more than a championship is at stake.
The ensuing results will also determine two of the six participants in the 2028 Olympics games, and those will be the only spots available to teams from the “Americas” region. Four of the remaining clubs in the WBC, half the field, are fighting for the two bids: not only the Dominican, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, but Canada as well. As the Olympics’ host country in 2028, the U.S. has automatic entry.
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Why there's an Olympics-themed silver lining to Team USA's World Baseball Classic chaos
What seemed unthinkable is on the verge of happening: USA may not advance out of the first round of the World Baseball Classic. Tuesday's stunning upset loss to Italy means USA will spend Wednesday rooting for Italy to beat Mexico or for Mexico to score at least five runs. A low-scoring Mexico win would send USA home before the quarterfinals.
"It's out of our control," USA captain Aaron Judge told MLB.com after Tuesday's loss. "Now we just need a little luck, and we'll see what happens."
In another universe, more than a spot in the WBC quarterfinals could have been on the line for USA on Wednesday. They also could have lost out on a spot in the 2028 Olympics. That is not the case though. As the host country — the 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles — USA gets an automatic berth. So, USA doesn't have to sweat that Wednesday. Small comfort, maybe, but it's something.
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