Juan Soto Confirmed for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

SANTO DOMINGO.– The Dominican Baseball Federation (Fedom) confirmed this Sunday the participation of star outfielder Juan Soto with the national team that will compete in the World Baseball Classic 2026, thus marking his second appearance in the international event.

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Soto’s announcement adds to the list of Major League players who have expressed their willingness to wear the tricolor jersey, while the process of forming the Dominican roster for the tournament to be held in March continues. With the inclusion of Soto, the Quisqueyan team continues to strengthen a roster that already has, in pitching, relievers Seranthony Domínguez and Carlos Estévez, in addition to starters Sandy Alcántara, Cristopher Sánchez and Brayan Bello. In the gardens, Julio Rodríguez, Oneil Cruz, and Fernando Tatis Jr. have been confirmed, while the infield includes Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Carlos Santana, catcher Yainer Díaz, and utility player Amed Rosario, forming a balanced team between offensive power, defense, and depth. The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic will be held from March 5 to 17, and the Dominican Republic will be part of Group D, based at loanDepot park in Miami, along with the teams of Venezuela, Nicaragua, Netherlands and Israel. The Dominican team will seek its second world title, after the historic undefeated conquest achieved in the 2013 edition. The Quisqueyan team will debut on March 6 against Nicaragua, at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time), beginning their journey in search of a new international crown.

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