The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins on March 4, with some exhibition games taking place a day earlier. The Dominican Republic, the 2013 champions, will once again be one of the most daunting teams in the tournament.
The DR disappointed in the most recent tournament, though, failing to make it past pool play in 2023. That could certainly change this time around as the team boasts a roster filled to the brim with elite MLB talent.
With all rosters revealed, here’s a full look at the players that will represent the Dominican Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic roster
Pitchers
- Albert Abreu
- Sandy Alcantara
- José Alvarado
- Brayan Bello
- Huascar Brazobán
- Seranthony Dominguez
- Camilo Doval
- Carlos Estévez
- Wandy Peralta
- Dennis Santana
- Luis Severino
- Gregory Soto
- Cristopher Sánchez
- Edwin Uceta
- Abner Uribe
Catchers
- Agustín Ramírez
- Austin Wells
Infielders
- Junior Caminero
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
- Manny Machado
- Ketel Marte
- Geraldo Perdomo
- Jeremy Peña
- Amed Rosario
- Carlos Santana
Outfielders
- Oneil Cruz
- Julio Rodríguez
- Johan Rojas
- Juan Soto
- Fernando Tatis Jr.
Managers and Coaches
- Albert Pujols (Manager)
- Placido Polanco (Bench Coach)
- Rene Rojas (Hitting Coach)
- Wellington Cepeda (Pitching Coach)
- Carlos Febles (Third Base Coach)
- Jose Cano (Bullpen Coach)
- Fleming Báez (Bullpen Catcher)
- Ronny Perez (Bullpen Catcher)
- Jorge Mejia (Assistant Hitting Coach)
- Joel Peralta (Assistant Pitching Coach)
Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic schedule
Pool D play – LoanDepot Park in Miami
- March 6 vs. Nicaragua, 7 p.m. ET
- March 8 vs. Netherlands, 1 p.m. ET
- March 9 vs. Israel, 1 p.m. ET
- March 11 vs. Venezuela, 9 p.m. ET
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