Mexico returns to compete in the World Baseball Classic again this year.
The country has been represented in every WBC tournament since the tournament’s inception in 2006 and is coming off its best finish in 2023, when the team finished third. The team had not previously finished better than sixth after a second-round exit in 2006.
The 2026 roster features a few MLB standouts in Randy Arozarena, Alejandro Kirk and Jarren Duran.
The team will compete in Pool B during the group stage in Houston when play begins in March. The group also features rival the USA, Brazil, Great Britain and Italy.
Mexico World Baseball Classic roster
Pitchers
- Alexander Armenta
- Javier Assad
- Brennan Bernardino
- Taj Bradley
- Alex Carrillo
- Jesus Cruz
- Daniel Duarte
- Robert Garcia
- Luis Gastelum
- Andres Munoz
- Samy Natera Jr.
- Gerardo Reyes
- Jose Urquidy
- Victor Vodnik
- Taijuan Walker
Catchers
- Alejandro Kirk
- Alexis Wilson
Infielders
- Jonathan Aranda
- Noel Diaz
- Nick Gonzales
- Joey Meneses
- Joey Ortiz
- Jared Serna
- Rowdy Tellez
- Luis Urias
Outfielders
- Randy Arozarena
- Jarren Duran
- Julian Ornelas
- Alejandro Osuna
- Alek Thomas
Coaches/Staff
- Benji Gil (Manager)
- Vinny Castilla (Bench coach)
- Jacob Cruz (Hitting coach)
- Roberto Magallanes (Hitting coach)
- Elmer Dessens (Pitching coach)
- Horacio Ramirez (Pitching coach)
- Gil Velazquez (First base coach)
- Tony Perezchica (Third base coach)
- Manny Del Campo (Bullpen coach)
- Santiago Chavez (Bullpen catcher)
Mexico World Baseball Classic schedule
Pool B play – Daikin Park in Houston
- March 6 vs. Great Britain, 1 p.m. ET
- March 8 vs. Brazil, 8 p.m. ET
- March 9 vs. United States, 8 p.m. ET
- March 11 vs. Italy, 7 p.m. ET
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