USA's Teixera to miss WBC with arm injury

Teixeira was expected to start at first base for Team USA but he injured his forearm while getting ready to play an exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox.

The team said Teixeira was scratched after experiencing tightness on the inside of his right forearm. Tampa Bay Rays Ben Zobrist replaced Teixeira at first base.

Teixeira was examined by team doctors and X-rays came up negative.

Team USA begins pool play in the WBC against Mexico on Friday.

Pool play began in Asia at the weekend and reigning champions Japan, Taiwan, the Netherlands and Cuba have already secured their second round berths.

Two teams from the Asian second round will contest the final series in San Francisco later this month.

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