Despite reports from a couple of weeks ago, the World Port Tournament 2013 will only feature four teams. Host Netherlands, defending champion Chinese Taipei and Curacao are confirmed for the bi-annual international baseball tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Either Cuba or Team USA will get the fourth spot according to Honkbalsite.com. A decision will be made in the next couple of weeks.
Originally it was expected that all five mentioned teams will be part of the tourney. However, apparently the shorter duration led to a reduction of the lineup. The World Port Tournament 2013 will see three fewer days of competition and is going to be played between June 30 and July 7 at Familie Stadium in Rotterdam. The four participating teams will play six games each.