{"id":515754,"date":"2026-07-16T08:22:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/wander-franco-plans-to-play-for-the-dominican-republic-in-the-2026-central-american-and-caribbean-games\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T12:22:36","slug":"wander-franco-plans-to-play-for-the-dominican-republic-in-the-2026-central-american-and-caribbean-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/baseball\/wander-franco-plans-to-play-for-the-dominican-republic-in-the-2026-central-american-and-caribbean-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Wander Franco plans to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SANTO DOMINGO.<\/strong>\u2013 Dominican shortstop <strong>Wander Franco<\/strong> intends to represent the Dominican Republic in the <strong>XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026<\/strong>, as reported by <strong>Enrique Rojas<\/strong> and <strong>Mike Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong>, who cited sources close to the player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You might be interested in: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/deportes\/beisbol\/liga-americana-blanquea-a-la-nacional-y-conquista-el-juego-de-estrellas-2026\/\">American League shuts out the National and wins the 2026 All-Star Game<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to that version, Franco is in optimal physical condition and maintains the desire to wear the national uniform in the regional event, which will be held from <strong>July 24 to August 8<\/strong> in Santo Domingo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information emerges amidst the expectation generated by a possible call-up of the player, although <strong>so far there is no official announcement from the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOBE) or the organizing committee<\/strong> confirming his inclusion in the Dominican team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Franco remains away from Major League Baseball as the process regarding his legal situation continues, so any participation in official competitions will depend on the decisions of sports authorities and the corresponding bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, the possible presence of the talented shortstop on the Dominican national team remains a subject of anticipation, as the national squad continues preparing its roster to face the regional tournament in search of a new medal for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANTO DOMINGO.\u2013 Dominican shortstop Wander Franco intends to represent the Dominican Republic in the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, as reported by Enrique Rojas and Mike Rodr\u00edguez, who cited sources close to the player. 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