Dominican Republic unveils stellar roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Dominican Republic Unveils its All-Star Roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Santo Domingo – The Dominican baseball team has announced the official roster that will represent the country in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic. The team, packed with Major League stars and with remarkable depth in all positions, promises to make a splash. The starting lineup presented is impressive, with renowned figures in each position.

Juan Soto in the outfield
Julio Rodríguez in center
Fernando Tatis Jr. in right
Manny Machado at third base
Geraldo Perdomo at shortstop
Ketel Marte at second base
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base

The bench also has high-quality players such as Oneil Cruz, Jeremy Peña, Agustín Ramírez, Johan Rojas, Amed Rosario and Carlos Santana, with Austin Wells as the starting catcher.

Top-Tier Pitcher Body

The pitching staff is equally well-endowed, with names that stand out internationally:

Sandy Alcántara
Cristopher Sánchez
Brayan Bello
Luis Severino

The bullpen includes experienced pitchers such as Albert Abreu, Elvis Alvarado, Huáscar Brzozván, Seranthony Domínguez, Camilo Doval, Carlos Estévez, Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto, Edwin Uceta, and Abner Uribe.

This 30-player roster was officially sent to Major League Baseball (MLB) by the management of the Dominican selection for the tournament. The team was formed thanks to the joint work led by general manager Nelson Cruz, with the support of the president of the Dominican Baseball Federation, Juan Núñez, and an advisory staff made up of Hall of Fame figures.

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