Junior Lake Reinforces Dominican Republic for the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Santo Domingo, RD. – The general manager of the Dominican team, Nelson Cruz, has confirmed the addition of Junior Lake to the roster of the national team that will compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Lake will replace Johan Rojas, who will not be part of the team. Lake, recognized for his outstanding career in the Dominican Republic Professional Baseball League (LIDOM), will bring experience and talent to the Dominican team’s outfield group.The absence of Rojas is due to a positive result in a doping test, which prevents him from participating in the tournament and could lead to sanctions from Major League Baseball. According to reports, Rojas did not show up for the initial concentration of the Dominican team, which raised questions about his participation. Subsequently, the positive result that excludes him from the championship was confirmed.The World Baseball Classic is a tournament of great importance and having players like Junior Lake strengthens our aspirations.
Nelson Cruz
