Overview
- Mexico’s national team officially announced catcher Alejandro Kirk and outfielder Randy Arozarena via its Novena México account on X for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- Gil says the roster is roughly 80–90% finalized, with final spots contingent on MLB club permissions and player health before MLB issues the formal list.
- The manager highlighted a bullpen-first build, citing pitch limits on starters and naming expected contributors such as closer Andrés Muñoz, Isaac Paredes and Jonathan Aranda.
- Reports link additional MLB players to the pool, including Jarren Duran and Taijuan Walker, though not all names have been formally confirmed by MLB.
- Mexico will compete in Group B in Houston against Great Britain, Brazil, the United States and Italy, opening on March 6 as it aims to improve on its 2023 semifinal finish.