On September 13, he was given his first career ejection from his game for arguing with Dominican Republic, in three World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournaments, held in 2009,2013, and 2017.
On September 13, he was given his first career ejection from his game for arguing with Vic Carapazza over a strike call. Canó has participated for his native country, Dominican Republic, in three World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournaments, held in 2009,2013, and 2017.