The rosters for the 2026 World Baseball Basic have been introduced earlier this month, so except for adjustments attributable to accidents or insurance coverage eligibility selections, we now know who might be suiting up for every nation when the event begins in early March. On this collection of posts, you’ll discover a team-by-team breakdown, with notable gamers, storylines to observe, and hypothesis on the intense stuff, equivalent to how the squad will fare on the sphere, in addition to commentary on a few of the much less critical stuff, like uniforms and group aura.
In the event you missed the put up masking Pool A, otherwise you want a fast refresher on how the WBC works, you may atone for that right here. The put up masking Pool B is true over right here, and for Pool C click on right here.
The 5 groups competing in Pool D — Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, the Netherlands, Israel, and Nicaragua — will play their video games in Miami from March 6 to March 11. The 2 golf equipment with the perfect information after taking part in every of the opposite 4 will advance to the Knockout stage, the place they are going to compete in a single-elimination bracket towards the six groups that advance from the opposite swimming pools.
Along with breaking down the rosters, every group’s blurb can even include a little bit of a vibe examine in two main mediums — music and vogue. Since we’re speaking nationwide groups, I’ll be suggesting a secondary anthem for every squad, not as a alternative for any nation’s precise anthem, however extra of a casual, and really a lot impermanent various. Consider it as a track that speaks to the group’s vitality within the present second, whereas maintaining in thoughts that the vitality may change at any time. Then, on the “look good, really feel good” entrance, we’ll take a look at the uniforms every group will sport this yr and render a fast improve/downgrade judgement relative to their 2023 threads. The uniforms for the present iteration of the event have been largely dealt with by Nike (Crew Japan, with its uniforms made by Mizuno, is the lone exception), whereas previously every particular person nation did its personal factor. This implies each group can have the identical high quality of uniform, but additionally that Nike is the one guaranteeing the standard, which may imply something at this level. It additionally means much less variation in uniform design, because it’s clear Nike used the identical two templates for each group.
Venezuela
In 2023, Venezuela simply superior out of pool play, however then misplaced a 9-7 shootout towards the U.S. within the quarterfinals. Beginning pitching was a key weak point of the 2023 squad, and the state of affairs is, if something, extra dire this time round. Over the past WBC, Luis Garcia (presently a free agent after coping with elbow accidents the previous couple of years) and Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo mixed to throw 11 innings with a 1.64 ERA and 15 strikeouts. Neither is returning to the group for 2026, neither is Pablo López, who threw 4 2/3 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run in 2023. It was reported on Tuesday that López has a torn elbow ligament which will require surgical procedure. The very best pitcher left standing in Venezuela’s rotation is Ranger Suárez, who simply signed a deal for 5 years and $130 million with the Crimson Sox. He was on the roster in 2023, although he didn’t pitch, and he can definitely choose up a few of the slack this time round. Venezuela’s different beginning choices are a pair of Rockies (sufficient mentioned), right-handers Germán Márquez and Antonio Senzatela, and Diamondbacks lefty Eduardo Rodriguez, who’s coming off a few down years spent battling shoulder accidents.
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That mentioned, Venezuela has a killer bullpen, and based mostly on the way in which the group deployed its pitchers in 2023, it received’t be afraid to make use of its relievers. Over the past WBC, the group’s starters maxed out round 4 innings, and this yr when supervisor Omar López make the decision to the ‘pen, he’ll have at his disposal Mariners right-hander Eduard Bazardo, who’s coming off a career-best season during which he threw 78 2/3 innings with a 2.52 ERA, and Cubs righty Daniel Palencia, who put up a 2.91 ERA over 52 2/3 innings in 2025, likewise his finest season up to now. They’ll be a part of Phillies lefty José Alvarado, who pitched three scoreless innings for Venezuela in 2023. Final yr, he served an 80-game PED suspension and in addition missed a few weeks in September with a forearm pressure, however he seems to be wholesome now, based mostly on early stories out of Phillies camp. And will the group want size from the bullpen, Venezuela can even flip to Tigers swingman Keider Montero and Angel Zerpa, who’s getting stretched out to presumably carry a starter’s workload with the Brewers after 5 seasons with the Royals.
Crew Venezuela’s pitching workers additionally has the posh of taking the mound in entrance of a number of stellar defenders. On the infield, there’s newcomer Maikel Garcia of the Royals, who ranked second in OAA amongst third basemen final yr. Returning to the group is Andrés Giménez of the Blue Jays, who can play both second or shortstop. His protection was finest summarized throughout the 2025 postseason, when former Guardians teammate Josh Naylor mentioned, “[W]atching Gimi on protection is poetic.” One other new addition is Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who was much less dazzling within the subject final yr (maybe attributable to struggling a hip contusion in April and an indirect pressure in June), however he posted 99th-percentile vary in 2024. Within the outfield, the group is including Crimson Sox Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu and Brewers heart fielder Jackson Chourio, whose protection is aided by his 93rd-percentile dash velocity. They’ll play alongside Crew Venezuela veteran Ronald Acuña Jr., who lacks vary at this level in his profession — that’s what occurs when you’ve gotten two ACL surgical procedures — however makes up for it along with his 98th-percentile arm energy.
Although Venezuela’s lineup is dropping two of it’s key contributors from 2023 — David Peralta, who slashed .357/.471/.500, and Anthony Santander, who posted a .353/.450/.882 line — neither the retired Peralta, nor the injured Santander was going to repeat his efficiency this yr. Venezuela can even be with out the management of veterans Eduardo Escobar and Jose Altuve, with the previous not lively and the latter denied insurance coverage protection. Now retired, Miguel Cabrera additionally received’t be on the roster, however he’ll function hitting coach.
In the meantime, the additions to Venezuela’s place participant group greater than make up for the subtractions. Together with Garcia, Abreu, Chourio, and Tovar, the group is gaining Brewers catcher William Contreras and Crimson Sox first baseman Willson Contreras. Hitters returning to the group embrace the aforementioned Acuña and Giménez, in addition to Royals catcher Salvador Perez, infielder Luis Arraez (who signed with the Giants on the finish of January), Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, and third baseman Eugenio Suárez (who returned to the Reds, his group from 2015-2021, in early February).
Between the loud bats and silky easy protection, so long as the pitching workers can preserve the ball within the ballpark, Venezuela shouldn’t have any downside making a deep run.
Uniforms In comparison with 2023? Improve
Venezuela’s 2023 uniforms make the gamers appear to be sitcom youngsters working their first job at a fictional quick meals restaurant, so though the 2026 uniforms are nothing particular, I want them to those that make it appear to be Torres is selling a two-for-one deal on burnt corn canine.
Secondary Anthem: “She’s Just like the Wind” by Patrick Swayze
Regardless of its monitor document of manufacturing huge league expertise, Crew Venezuela has by no means made it to the finals of the WBC, and the group has solely made one look within the semifinals. A deep run has confirmed elusive for Venezuela, just like the wind, one may say. However typically the sweetest victories observe a prolonged stretch of obstacles and heartbreak. And if Crew Venezuela does pull out a win this yr, it will probably simply transition its anthem from “She’s Just like the Wind” to “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” with Suárez hoisting Acuña into the air identical to Swayze and Jennifer Gray in Soiled Dancing.
Dominican Republic
Crew Dominican Republic would in all probability wish to overlook the 2023 WBC. Frankly, it was unacceptable for such a star-studded roster, representing a rustic that cares so deeply about baseball, to go 2-2 in pool play and fail to advance to the Knockout stage. However this yr’s group is getting boosts on each side of the ball. Whether or not or no more Dominican gamers are exhibiting as much as characterize their nation to keep away from one other consequence like 2023, supervisor Albert Pujols is definitely grateful to have reinforcements.
Notable provides to the rotation embrace Boston’s Brayan Bello, who put up an ERA- of 78 over 166 2/3 innings in 2025, Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sánchez, who completed second within the NL Cy Younger voting final yr, and Luis Severino, who owns a profession ERA- of 94 regardless of his down 2025 season pitching in Sacramento. Becoming a member of the bullpen are Abner Uribe of the Brewers, Dennis Santana of the Pirates, Carlos Estévez of the Royals, Huascar Brazobán of the Mets, and Edwin Uceta of the Rays. Uribe posted a 40 ERA- over 75 1/3 innings in 2025; Santana, a 51 ERA- over 70 1/3 innings. With an ERA- of 59 over his final two seasons, the 33-year-old Estévez has been considerably higher than he was at any level throughout his 20s, and each Brazobán and Uceta are coming off above-average seasons, as effectively.
On offense, the Dominican Republic is choosing up Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, Padres proper fielder Fernando Tatis Jr., and Pirates heart fielder Oneil Cruz. Guerrero is coming off a yr during which he ran a 137 wRC+ throughout the common season and a 241 wRC+ in 89 postseason plate appearances. In his first full season within the majors final yr, the 21 year-old Caminero spent 653 plate appearances bruising baseballs along with his 99th-percentile bat velocity and 92nd-percentile hard-hit price, leading to a 129 wRC+. Perdomo completed fourth within the NL MVP voting and received the Silver Slugger at shortstop final yr. Tatis used 2025 to put up a ho-him (for him) 131 wRC+ whereas taking part in elite protection in simply his third season with no consideration fielder. In the meantime, Cruz — who, regardless of his leaderboard-topping bat velocity, exit velocities, arm energy, and dash velocity, struggled on the plate and within the subject at his new place — might be hard-pressed to see taking part in time on a stacked roster that’s returning Mariners heart fielder Julio Rodríguez.
Now, contemplate that these are simply the gamers who didn’t go well with up in 2023. Returning to the group are Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara, Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, Padres third baseman Manny Machado, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte, Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, Mets left fielder Juan Soto, and the aforementioned Rodríguez. All 5 of the place gamers on that listing obtained MVP votes final yr. Alcantara and Doval are each just a few years faraway from their finest seasons, however they’re nonetheless legit huge league pitchers. Not getting back from the 2023 squad are Giants teammates Willy Adames and Rafael Devers, however the place would Pujols even discover at-bats for one more shortstop and DH anyway?
You possibly can nearly copy and paste the top-line abstract of Crew Venezuela’s roster and apply it to Crew DR. Bangin’ lineup, bonkers bullpen (complimentary), however a skinny rotation. The DR’s beginning pitchers encourage barely extra confidence than Venezuela’s, however Venezuela positively has the sting defensively. Throughout pool play at the very least, it’s unlikely to matter which group is definitely higher as a result of, with Puerto Rico in a distinct pool this time round, each ought to simply advance.
Uniforms In comparison with 2023? Downgrade
The trim across the sleeves on the 2023 white jerseys is healthier, however I can recover from that. The actual purpose for the downgrade is that this yr’s uniforms are depriving us of that ombre. It’s a definite look that basically popped on the sphere; as an alternative of that, Nike is lazily serving up extra of the identical.
Secondary Anthem: “Let It Go” by Idina Menzel
Look, 2023 was embarrassing for the DR. This can be a group that’s imagined to cruise by means of pool play. The Dominicans have a barely simpler path to the Knockout stage this yr, so it’s time for them to let go of what occurred over the last WBC, step into their energy, and show to everybody that they don’t freeze beneath strain as a result of the chilly by no means bothered them anyway.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Traditionally, the Netherlands has carried out effectively within the WBC. Since 2006, the group has superior previous the primary spherical 4 occasions and made the semifinals twice. However the 2023 WBC was not one of many stronger showings for the Dutch, who didn’t advance out of a pool during which all 5 groups went 2-2 as a result of they ranked third within the tiebreaker statistic (runs allowed per defensive out). Like many WBC groups, the 2023 squad was skinny on pitching. Shairon Martis was the one pitcher with huge league expertise to see recreation motion, and he final pitched within the majors in 2013.
Tigers nearer Kenley Jansen was on the roster in 2023, however he had simply signed with the Crimson Sox and was coming off a 2022 season during which he’d skilled coronary heart points, so he didn’t make it right into a recreation. This yr, Jansen ought to be accessible after a wholesome 2025 season with the Angels, for whom he posted a 63 ERA- over 59 innings.
The opposite pitchers of curiosity for Crew Netherlands are present minor leaguers. In 2025, Pirates righty Antwone Kelly made it as excessive as Double-A in his age-21 season. As a result of shaky command, he presently tasks as a multi-inning or high-leverage reliever with a plus fastball and compelling secondaries. Jaitoine Kelly (Antwone’s youthful brother) is within the Diamondbacks system and in addition on the roster for the Netherlands, however he’s solely 18 and presently lacks an efficient breaking ball.
At 19 years outdated, Reds lefty Ryjeteri Merite simply completed his first season of professional ball. On the newest Reds Prime Prospects listing, Merite was described as a, “[L]anky 6-foot-3, and his arm stroke could be very whippy, tough for hitters to parse. He’ll often bump 95 mph within the early innings of his begins, and though his curveball options little or no uncooked spin, hitters don’t choose it up out of hand and Merite dominated with it in a restricted pattern.” That restricted pattern was a 0.81 ERA with a 31.9% strikeout price over 33 1/3 innings within the DSL.
Phillies 24-year-old reliever Jaydenn Estanista made it to Double-A final season with a mid-90s fastball, a slider that flashes plus, and management that leaves one thing to be desired, in response to his most up-to-date report. He threw two scoreless innings with a success, a stroll, and a strikeout within the 2023 WBC.
Transferring to the lineup, you’ll see just a few extra recognizable names. Boston heart fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, San Diego shortstop Xander Bogaerts, and a trio of teammates from Atlanta: second baseman Ozzie Albies, left fielder Jurickson Profar, and catcher Chadwick Tromp. Rafaela brings elite protection in heart. Bogaerts, although not fairly the participant he was in 2023, managed a light bounce-back on the plate final season (104 wRC+). And regardless of Albies’ latest decline on the plate and within the subject, he nonetheless represents an improve over Jonathan Schoop, the previous Oriole and Tiger who manned second for the Dutch in 2023. Profar missed 80 video games in 2025 attributable to a PED suspension, however he returned to his above-average-hitting methods upon his reinstatement. Tromp is a decent defender behind the plate, and although he hasn’t hit a lot within the majors, he recorded three singles and a house run for the Netherlands in 2023.
Within the Enjoyable Storylines, However Most likely Not Impression Gamers class, Sharlon Schoop (Jonathan’s older brother) is listed on the roster though his little bro shouldn’t be, and Juremi Profar (Jurickson’s youthful brother) will in all probability get some reps at third. Former huge league shortstop Didi Gregorius is again on the roster in 2026 after taking part in first base for the Netherlands in 2023. Gregorius’ final main league recreation got here with the Phillies in 2022, however he’s been taking part in within the Mexican League since then. Druw Jones, the second total choose by the Diamondbacks in 2022, might be managed on Crew Netherlands by his father and newly elected Corridor of Famer Andruw Jones. The youthful Jones has not developed as initially anticipated, and he now profiles as extra of a defense-first fourth outfielder. Dayson Croes is a 26-year-old infielder within the Giants system who signed out of indie ball in April of final yr. He began within the Complicated League and made all of it the way in which to Triple-A, with a wRC+ over 120 at every cease.
Crew Netherlands want to get again to the semifinals and ultimately win all of it, however this in all probability isn’t the group to do it, particularly in a pool with Venezuela and the DR.
Uniforms In comparison with 2023? Downgrade
Nike clearly thinks that the gamers of the Kingdom of the Netherlands haven’t earned their pinstripes. Not even former Yankee, Didi Gregorius. I can’t abide such flagrant vogue gatekeeping.
Secondary Anthem: “Honkbal Hoofdklasse” by Johannes Vonk and the Clogheads
Stand on the homehonk. It’s time to fall in love.
Israel
Crew Israel walked away with one win within the 2023 WBC, a 3-1 victory over Nicaragua. Sadly, Israel hasn’t had sufficient significant turnover to counsel the group will fare a lot better in 2026. The large addition is Harrison Bader. The new outfielder for the Giants is coming off a 2025 season during which he posted a career-best 122 wRC+ over 501 plate appearances whereas persevering with to play robust protection in whichever outfield place he was wanted. The one different huge league common within the lineup is Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz, who has been an above-average hitter over his first two full seasons within the majors. Phillies catcher Garrett Stubbs had two hits in 5 plate appearances for Crew Israel in 2023, and although he misplaced his job as Philadelphia’s backup catcher final season, he does have huge league expertise. C.J. Stubbs (Garrett’s youthful brother and fellow catcher) racked up three complete plate appearances within the majors with the Nationals final season and signed a minor league cope with the Blue Jays final month.
Israel has a slew of minor leaguers on the roster, and although most are non-prospects who’re a contact too outdated for his or her present stage, there are just a few price maintaining entrance of thoughts whilst you watch them play within the WBC. RJ Schreck, an outfielder within the Blue Jays system, is nearest to the majors after reaching Triple-A final yr and posting a 129 wRC+ over 234 plate appearances. He’s added energy, and subsequently energy, since getting drafted. Our evaluators fear he doesn’t have the bat velocity to take care of his present manufacturing towards elite velocity, however towards WBC-caliber pitching Schreck may add some juice to Israel’s lineup.
Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg spent final yr at Double-A. He’s not probably the most thrilling hitter, however he’s received an 80-grade arm that offers him the choice to strive his hand at pitching if issues don’t work out for him on the plate. Let’s hope we get to see him uncork a throw from heart to nail a runner at dwelling.
Lacking from this yr’s group is Rangers DH Joc Pederson, who was ice chilly throughout the 2023 WBC and the 2025 common season, in addition to reliever Richard Bleier, who threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings within the final event. Bleier formally retired following the 2024 season, having final pitched within the majors in 2023.
Maybe the most important roster loss is Shlomo Lipetz, the soft-tossing lefty who was 44 years outdated over the last WBC. This profile of Lipetz (which it’s best to learn in full) describes him because the legendary throughline of the Israeli Nationwide Baseball group, a legendary determine who sports activities a mullet, clothes like a magician, and has a day job reserving acts for a music venue. Studies point out there have been conversations about Lipetz’s taking over a training function, however I couldn’t discover something confirmed. If not, his vitality within the clubhouse is certain to be missed.
As for the pitchers who will be within the clubhouse, there are Orioles starter Dean Kremer (coming off two very league-average seasons), free agent reliever Tommy Kahnle (who declined considerably final season), and little else. Phillies reliever Max Lazar has thrown 55 innings within the majors during the last two seasons with an ERA of 4.75. Relievers Matt Bowman, Eli Morgan, Robert Inventory, and Zack Weiss all have huge league expertise, however all have since been relegated to the minors. Josh Mallitz, then again, is a minor leaguer on the rise. Signed by the Padres as an undrafted free agent, Mallitz hit Double-A final season and, in response to his prospect report from final June, “His fastball careens downhill, however a misleading arm motion balances a few of the effectiveness he loses consequently, and Mallitz’s larger slot creates synthetic depth on his breaking ball. His finest pitch thus far this yr has been an influence upper-80s changeup, one thing he hardly ever utilized in school.”
Regardless of the Bader addition, the ceiling for Israel stays low. The very best-case situation for the group might be doubling its win whole in pool play, however its odds of advancing are infinitesimal.
Uniforms In comparison with 2023? Downgrade
Nike is once more policing who will get to put on pinstripes, additionally swapping in a much less fascinating font and nixing the marginally thicker blue stripe that runs down the sleeve and continues down the leg of the pants. What’s the alternative of Midas turning every little thing he touches into gold?
Secondary Anthem: “Ay Bay Bay” by Hurricane Chris
It’s wanting like extra of the identical for Crew Israel this yr, and any hopes of tilting its fortunes relaxation on the again of Bader, who’s, to be honest, an authorized vibes elevator. So why not lean all the way in which in and go along with the track that’s clearly the wordplay inspiration behind his Instagram deal with (@aybaybader) and was at one level his walk-up music? And for the reason that track got here out in 2007, we’re about due for it to return again round as some retro development that Zoomers and Gen Alpha take heed to mockingly or no matter.
Nicaragua
Crew Nicaragua went 0-fer in pool play in 2023, scoring simply 4 runs and permitting 22. The 2026 group ought to be higher (admittedly, it will be tough to be worse), however the marginal enhancements are unlikely to translate to extra wins.
Nicaragua is returning two of its higher pitchers from 2023 — free agent Erasmo Ramírez and Brewers prospect Carlos Rodriguez. Ramírez is technically a giant leaguer, having thrown 11 innings within the majors for the Twins final season, however outdoors of a stable season relieving for the Nationals in 2022, he hasn’t actually been a significant league-caliber pitcher since 2017.
In his begin for Nicaragua in 2023, Rodriguez, then age-21, went 4 innings and allowed one run with three strikeouts and a stroll. He noticed his first huge league motion in 2024 and made it again for a short stint in 2025. Now 23, he’s a bit of extra seasoned, with the stuff of a backend starter and an improved means to find his pitches.
The one different pitcher of average be aware is Stiven Cruz. A Double-A reliever for the Brewers, Cruz can contact 97 mph and throws with an off-kilter supply that’s tough to time up and ought to be efficient in restricted appears to be like towards hitters who haven’t seen him earlier than.
The most important enhancements to Nicaragua’s roster are on offense. Mets nook infielder Mark Vientos supplies a jolt of lively huge league expertise. He posted a 132 wRC+ over 454 plate appearances in 2024, and although he skilled a little bit of a sophomore hunch final yr, he nonetheless hit near league common, which is sufficient to make him Nicaragua’s finest hitter. Infielder Jeter Downs, who was chosen thirty second total within the 2017 draft, performed within the minors for seven-ish seasons, hitting effectively till he received to Triple-A, the place he appeared to seek out his ceiling. Halfway by means of 2024, he made the leap to Japan and has been taking part in in NPB ever since. Nook infielder and former Royal Cheslor Cuthbert is returning to Crew Nicaragua, and although he performed in six huge league seasons, he hasn’t appeared within the majors since logging one plate look for the White Sox in 2020.
Possibly Vientos and Downs can present sufficient juice to get the Nicaraguans a dub this yr. If not, I hope everybody has enjoyable.
Uniforms In comparison with 2023? Improve
Not an enormous distinction relative to the 2023 uniforms, however the swirly N on the hat nudges the 2026 uniforms into improve territory.
Secondary Anthem: “Who Are You” by The Who
I saved probably the most fascinating element about Nicaragua for the tip. The group might be managed by residing baseball legend Dusty Baker. There are roughly 1,000 Baker anecdotes I may have tied to a track, however I went with the story under, as instructed to The Athletic by former Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth.
He known as me in in the future and was like, “You want traditional rock, don’t you?” I used to be like, “I can recognize traditional rock. I can get down with all genres.” Then he fingers me this autographed image of the lead singer of The Who and tells me, “You remind me of that dude. I would like you to have that.”
Sadly, our photograph service solely has photos of Roger Daltry from the 2010 Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present press convention, however in case you squint laborious sufficient and contemplate The Who’s wild rock fame, you may see what Baker was getting at. Both means, it helps that this track additionally poses the query that many viewers might be asking every time a brand new batter steps to plate for Nicaragua.