Dominican Baseball Federation confirms Oneil Cruz for the World Baseball Classic

SANTO DOMINGO.– The stellar Major League player Oneil Cruz was confirmed as a member of the Dominican Republic national team that will compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as reported this Tuesday by the Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom).

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The Pittsburgh Pirates’ gardener, a native of Nizao, will join the Dominican team that will see action starting on March 5, reinforcing a lineup that already has several of the main figures in Major League Baseball. Cruz is having an outstanding season in the Majors, establishing himself as one of the most electrifying talents in the game thanks to his combination of power, speed, and defensive strength, qualities that have made him a key piece within the Pittsburgh organization. With his confirmation, Oneil Cruz joins a select group of star players who have expressed their willingness to wear the tricolor jersey in the World Baseball Classic. Among them are Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Ketel Marte, and Junior Caminero, which notably raises expectations for the Dominican team. The news was celebrated by the Dominican Baseball Selection through its digital platforms, highlighting the importance of adding Cruz to the national project for the international tournament.