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In fact, there is no longer a need to prove oneself or to overdo it. Bobissett (28, New York Mets), who hit a home run in the World Series against Shohei Ohtani (32, LA Dodgers), announced his absence from the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in March.
ESPN's Brazilian version said on the 28th (Korea Standard Time), "The Brazilian baseball team has lost one key player to play in the WBC. Infielder Bissett informed the coaching staff that he would not participate in the competition. Along with suffering from injuries at the end of the 2025 season, his new big contract with the New York Mets changed his mind," he exclusively reported.
Bissett, who became a free agent after the 2025 season, signed a large contract worth $126 million (about 179.6 billion won) over three years with the New York Mets on the 17th. The Mets, who lost Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, actively rushed. The terms of the contract are also very friendly to Bisset. It is a very favorable condition for players who have two opt-outs (a clause that can break the existing FA contract) after the end of the 2026 season and the end of the 2027 season. Bisset's average annual salary is $42 million (about 60 billion won), the sixth highest in major league history. There is also a local evaluation of 'overpay', but it has become a very valuable body due to a large contract.
In particular, the scene that was intensely imprinted on baseball fans was the showdown between Bisset and Shohei Ohtani. Bissett hit Ohtani's powerful fastball head-on in Game 7 of the World Series in November last year and hit a home run. He showed off his strong side in short-term games by showing off his strong side in big games and strong pitchers. Unfortunately, Toronto's World Series victory was canceled, but it was a scene where you could see Bissett's shot.
The decisive reason for the absence is 'health'. In fact, Bissett was once on the injured list due to a left knee injury at the end of the 2025 season. Eventually, he played in the postseason in an incomplete physical condition. In the end, the prevailing local outlook is that it will change to third baseman rather than main position from 2026 season. In the end, concerns that the participation in WBC could lead to a recurrence of injuries by raising the pace early are interpreted as having a decisive influence on the decision to not participate.
In fact, Bissett has shown his affection for the Brazilian national team. It is also because Bisset's mother is of Brazilian nationality. He played for Brazil in the 2016 WBC regional qualifiers, but has no record of participating in the WBC finals. In May last year, he expressed his intention to participate in the Brazilian national team, but as a result, he reversed it.
The key is whether Bobissett, who chose "Silly" and "Recovery" instead of "Showcase," will be able to shake off the evil spirit of injury and pay his ransom at the Mets.
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