RD Ready for the 2026 World Baseball Classic: A Dream Roster
Santo Domingo – The Dominican national baseball team is preparing for the 2026 World Baseball Classic with an official roster already defined and sent to Major League Baseball (MLB). The official announcement of the players who will represent the country is expected this Thursday, marking the beginning of a new stage for the team. The team’s management, led by Nelson Cruz, worked hard alongside a team of luxury advisors, including members of the Cooperstown Hall of Fame. The collaboration between management and baseball legends has been key to the selection of the 30 players who will seek to take the Dominican Republic to the top. The roster selection process was a joint effort, with decisions meticulously analyzed by baseball legends, bringing their vast experience and knowledge of the game.I hope that the Dominican fanbase, the Dominican people, those 11 million Dominicans, feel satisfied and understand that all this work was so that they feel proud of the team we have on the field and that will represent us.
Nelson Cruz, General Manager
Trust and Optimism in the Team
Baseball legends expressed their confidence in the team and the work done. Juan Marichal highlighted Nelson Cruz’s leadership and the quality of the roster, showing optimism in the Dominican Republic’s possibilities in the tournament.Pedro Martínez also expressed his confidence, especially in the pitching staff, and assured that the players will give their best to represent the country. David Ortiz highlighted the team’s talent and the importance of being prepared to compete. Edwin Encarnación, for his part, expressed the pride of having a competitive and motivated roster, ready to give it their all on the field. The Dominican Republic team is preparing to face the challenge of the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a talented team and a fighting spirit that promises to excite the fans.I believe we are going to put a great team on the field and that we have a lot of possibilities to bring that crown to the Dominican Republic.
Juan Marichal
