What the 2023 World Baseball Classic means for Cuba

ONE OF THE most captivating players in the early part of this year's World Baseball Classic has been Randy Arozarena, a man who famously saves his best for the time of year when it matters most. Arozarena, the Tampa Bay Rays' fifth-year outfielder, has treated an international tournament in March the way he often does Major League Baseball's postseason in October, electrifying fans with his all-around skill set, tickling social media with his pro-wrestling-style poses and delighting teammates with his cowboy boots.

Arozarena was born and raised in Cuba, the island that sparked and fostered his love for baseball. But he isn't representing his home country this week. His star, instead, is…