MESA, Ariz. – John Axford has told the Oakland A’s he will not be taking part in the World Baseball Classic.
A’s manager Bob Melvin said the club was supportive of Axford without giving a reason for the abrupt change of heart. On Thursday, Axford was as ready as possible to join Team Canada in Florida for its run in the 2017 WBC
Axford is expected to address the change of heart after the A’s morning workout in Mesa.
He’s only the latest A’s player to stay with the A’s and back out of the WBC.