Mexico World Baseball Classic roster, 2026 WBC schedule

Story byMexico World Baseball Classic roster, 2026 WBC scheduleJames H. Williams, USA TODAYFri, February 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM UTC·1 min read

Mexico returns to compete in the World Baseball Classic again this year.

The country has been represented in every WBC tournament since the tournament's inception in 2006 and is coming off its best finish in 2023, when the team finished third. The team had not previously finished better than sixth after a second-round exit in 2006.

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The 2026 roster features a few MLB standouts in Randy Arozarena, Alejandro Kirk and Jarren Duran.

The team will compete in Pool B during the group stage in Houston when play begins in March. The group also features rival the USA, Brazil, Great Britain and Italy.

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Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: David Bednar1 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

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Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Matthew Boyd3 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Mason Miller4 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Nolan McLean5 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw6 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Brad Keller7 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Griffin Jax8 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Clay Holmes9 / 9

Team USA World Baseball Classic roster: Meet the squad

Pitcher: Garrett Cleavinger

Mexico World Baseball Classic roster

Pitchers

• Alexander Armenta

• Javier Assad

• Brennan Bernardino

• Taj Bradley

• Alex Carrillo

• Jesus Cruz

• Daniel Duarte

• Robert Garcia

• Luis Gastelum

• Andres Munoz

• Samy Natera Jr.

• Gerardo Reyes

• Jose Urquidy

• Victor Vodnik

• Taijuan Walker

Catchers

• Alejandro Kirk

• Alexis Wilson

Infielders

• Jonathan Aranda

• Noel Diaz

• Nick Gonzales

• Joey Meneses

• Joey Ortiz

• Jared Serna

• Rowdy Tellez

• Luis Urias

Outfielders

• Randy Arozarena

• Jarren Duran

• Julian Ornelas

• Alejandro Osuna

• Alek Thomas

Coaches/Staff

• Benji Gil (Manager)

• Vinny Castilla (Bench coach)

• Jacob Cruz (Hitting coach)

• Roberto Magallanes (Hitting coach)

• Elmer Dessens (Pitching coach)

• Horacio Ramirez (Pitching coach)

• Gil Velazquez  (First base coach)

• Tony Perezchica (Third base coach)

• Manny Del Campo (Bullpen coach)

• Santiago Chavez (Bullpen catcher)

Mexico World Baseball Classic schedule

Pool B play – Daikin Park in Houston

• March 6 vs. Great Britain, 1 p.m. ET

• March 8 vs. Brazil, 8 p.m. ET

• March 9 vs. United States, 8 p.m. ET

• March 11 vs. Italy, 7 p.m. ET

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mexico World Baseball Classic roster and schedule for 2026

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