Overview
- Team Mexico unveiled its official 30-player list under GM Rodrigo López and manager Benjamín Gil, balanced at 15 pitchers and 15 position players.
- Roughly 70% of the roster is MLB-affiliated, featuring Randy Arozarena, Alejandro Kirk, Jarren Duran, Javier Assad, Andrés Muñoz, Taijuan Walker and José Urquidy.
- Thirteen members of the 2023 semifinal squad return, reinforcing continuity from the previous World Baseball Classic run.
- Mexico competes in Group B at Houston’s Daikin Park with games vs Great Britain (Mar 6), Brazil (Mar 8), United States (Mar 9) and Italy (Mar 11).
- Key omissions include Isaac Paredes after the Astros declined permission due to insurance and catcher César Salazar staying in spring training, while pitcher usage parameters await MLB confirmation.