{"id":106995,"date":"2026-02-05T20:59:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/dominican-republic-reveals-stellar-roster-for-the-2026-world-baseball-classic\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T20:59:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T00:59:38","slug":"dominican-republic-reveals-stellar-roster-for-the-2026-world-baseball-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/dominican-republic-reveals-stellar-roster-for-the-2026-world-baseball-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Dominican Republic Reveals Stellar Roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dominican Republic Unveils Stellar Roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic<\/h2>\n\nSanto Domingo \u2013 The Dominican Republic National Team has officially announced the roster of players who will represent the country in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic. The team, packed with Major League stars and talent in all positions, promises a memorable performance.\n\nThe starting lineup presented includes renowned figures such as Juan Soto in the outfield, Julio Rodr\u00edguez in center, and Fernando Tat\u00eds Jr. in right. Manny Machado will take third base, Geraldo Perdomo will play shortstop, Ketel Marte at second, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first.\n\nThe bench is also well-equipped with high-caliber players such as Oneil Cruz, Jeremy Pe\u00f1a, Agust\u00edn Ram\u00edrez, Johan Rojas, Amed Rosario, and Carlos Santana. Austin Wells will be the starting catcher.\n\n<h2>An Elite Pitching Staff<\/h2>\n\nThe pitching staff is led by Sandy Alc\u00e1ntara, Cristopher S\u00e1nchez, Brayan Bello, and Luis Severino as starters. The bullpen features experienced pitchers such as Albert Abreu, Elvis Alvarado, Hu\u00e1scar Brzozv\u00e1n, Seranthony Dom\u00ednguez, Camilo Doval, Carlos Est\u00e9vez, Dennis Santana, Gregory Soto, Edwin Uceta, and Abner Uribe.\n\nThis group of 30 players was officially sent to Major League Baseball (MLB) by the management of the Dominican selection for the tournament. The team&#8217;s formation was led by general manager Nelson Cruz, with the support of the president of the Dominican Baseball Federation, Juan N\u00fa\u00f1ez, and an advisory staff made up of Hall of Fame figures.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<p>The legends of national baseball expressed full confidence in the selected group.<\/p>\n\n<cite>&#8230;<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nJuan Marichal highlighted the management&#8217;s leadership and the real possibility of competing for the title; Pedro Mart\u00ednez emphasized the strength of the pitching staff; and David Ortiz valued the talent and ability of the roster to contend at the highest level. Likewise, Edwin Encarnaci\u00f3n affirmed that the country can be proud of the roster and the effort that will defend the Dominican flag.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dominican Republic Unveils Stellar Roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic Santo Domingo \u2013 The Dominican Republic National Team has officially announced the roster of players who will represent the country in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic. The team, packed with Major League stars and talent in all positions, promises a memorable performance. 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