Mexico City — Mexico’s national baseball team officially unveiled its roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic in an announcement broadcast on MLB Network, marking the countdown to the premier international tournament.
The tournament will take place in March 2026 with host cities including Miami, Houston, San Juan, and Tokyo, featuring 20 national teams. Mexico aims to advance past the group stage and into the knockout rounds in a format where every game can determine the team’s fate.
The roster blends Major League Baseball experience with promising young talent. The pitching staff highlights names like José Urquidy, Andrés Muñoz, Javier Assad, and Taijuan Walker, who will lead a group that must carefully manage pitch counts, a key tournament rule designed to protect arms.
Behind the plate will be Alejandro Kirk, joined by Alexis Wilson. The infield features players such as Joey Meneses, Ramón Urías, Luis Urías, Jonathan Aranda, and Rowdy Téllez, providing power and defensive stability.
In the outfield, Randy Arozarena heads a dynamic group alongside Jarren Duran, Alex Thomas, Julián Ornelas, and Alejandro Osuna, a combination promising speed, contact, and the ability to change a game with a single swing.
Complete Mexico Roster for WBC 2026
Pitchers: Javier Assad, Brennan Bernardino, Taj Bradley, Alex Carrillo, Jesús Cruz, Daniel Duarte, Robert García, Luis Gastélum, José Urquidy, Andrés Muñoz, Samuel Nájera, Gerardo Reyes, Taijuan Walker, and Víctor Vodnik.
Catchers: Alejandro Kirk and Alexis Wilson.
Infielders: Jonathan Aranda, Nick González, Joey Meneses, Joey Ortiz, Jared Serna, Rowdy Téllez, Ramón Urías, and Luis Urías.
Outfielders: Jarren Duran, Alex Thomas, Julián Ornelas, Randy Arozarena, and Alejandro Osuna.
Beyond individual talent, success will depend on strategic bullpen management and the ability to perform under high-pressure games. Mexico enters with renewed ambition and the goal of establishing itself as a powerhouse in international baseball in a tournament that not only crowns champions but also fuels national pride.
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