The World Baseball Classic is back for the first time since 2023 and Mexico is all set for the action. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mexico national team, including roster, schedule and how to watch.
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2026 Mexico World Baseball Classic Roster
Team Manager: Benjamin Gil, Birthplace: Tijuana, MEX
Pitchers
- Alexander Armenta, Age: 21, Birthplace: Los Mochis, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Fukuoka Softbank Hawks (JPN)
- Javier Assad, Age: 28, Birthplace: Tijuana, MEX, MLB Org: CHC, Current Club: Chicago Cubs
- Brennan Bernardino, Age: 34, Birthplace: Valencia, CA, MLB Org: COL, Current Club: Colorado Rockies
- Taj Bradley, Age: 24, Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA, MLB Org: MIN, Current Club: Minnesota Twins
- Alex Carrillo, Age: 28, Birthplace: Paramount, CA, MLB Org: NYM, Current Club: New York Mets
- Jesus Cruz, Age: 30, Birthplace: Salinas de Hidalgo, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Saraperos de Saltillo (MEX)
- Daniel Duarte, Age: 29, Birthplace: Huatabampo, MEX, MLB Org: NYM, Current Club: Syracuse Mets (AAA)
- Robert Garcia, Age: 29, Birthplace: Manteca, CA, MLB Org: TEX, Current Club: Texas Rangers
- Luis Gastelum, Age: 24, Birthplace: Los Mochis, MEX, MLB Org: STL, Current Club: Springfield Cardinals
- Andrés Muñoz, Age: 27, Birthplace: Los Mochis, MEX, MLB Org: SEA, Current Club: Seattle Mariners
- Samy Natera Jr., Age: 26, Birthplace: Ciudad Juarez, MEX, MLB Org: LAA, Current Club: Salt Lake Bees (AAA)
- Gerardo Reyes, Age: 32, Birthplace: Ciudad Victoria, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Diablos Rojos del Mexico (MEX)
- José Urquidy, Age: 30, Birthplace: Mazatlán, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Victor Vodnik, Age: 26, Birthplace: Whittier, CA, MLB Org: COL, Current Club: Colorado Rockies
- Taijuan Walker, Age: 33, Birthplace: Shreveport, LA, MLB Org: PHI, Current Club: Philadelphia Phillies
Catchers
- Alejandro Kirk, Age: 27, Birthplace: Tijuana, MEX, MLB Org: TOR, Current Club: Toronto Blue Jays
- Alexis Wilson, Age: 29, Birthplace: Los Mochis, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Tigres de Quintana Roo (MEX)
Infielders
- Jonathan Aranda, Age: 27, Birthplace: Tijuana, MEX, MLB Org: TB, Current Club: Tampa Bay Rays
- Nick Gonzales, Age: 26, Birthplace: Tucson, AZ, MLB Org: PIT, Current Club: Pittsburgh Pirates
- Joey Meneses, Age: 33, Birthplace: Culiacan, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Joey Ortiz, Age: 27, Birthplace: Garden Grove, CA, MLB Org: MIL, Current Club: Milwaukee Brewers
- Jared Serna, Age: 23, Birthplace: Guayamas, MEX, MLB Org: MIA, Current Club: Miami Marlins
- Rowdy Tellez, Age: 30, Birthplace: Sacramento, CA, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Luis Urías, Age: 28, Birthplace: Magdalena de Kino, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Ramón Urías, Age: 31, Birthplace: Magdalena de Kino, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
Outfielders
- Randy Arozarena, Age: 30, Birthplace: Mantua, CUB, MLB Org: SEA, Current Club: Seattle Mariners
- Jarren Duran, Age: 29, Birthplace: Corona, CA, MLB Org: BOS, Current Club: Boston Red Sox
- Julian Ornelas, Age: 29, Birthplace: Tijuana, MEX, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Diablos Rojos del Mexico (MEX)
- Alejandro Osuna, Age: 23, Birthplace: Ahome, MEX, MLB Org: TEX, Current Club: Texas Rangers
- Alek Thomas, Age: 25, Birthplace: Tucson, AZ , MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
Coaching Staff: Vinicio Castilla (Bench Coach), Jacob Cruz (Hitting Coach), Manny Del Campo (Bullpen Coach), Elmer Dessens (Pitching Coach), Roberto Magallanes (Hitting Coach), Tony Perezchica (3B Coach), Horacio Ramirez (Pitching Coach), Gil Velazquez (1B Coach)
Mexico 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Schedule
All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:49 p.m. All Mexico pool games in Houston (Daikin Park)
- March 6: Mexico vs. Great Britain, 1 p.m., FS1
- March 8: Brazil vs. Mexico, 8 p.m., FS1
- March 9: Mexico vs. USA, 8 p.m., Fox
- March 11: Italy vs. Mexico, 7 p.m., Tubi
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2026 World Baseball Classic Pools
- Pool A (San Juan): Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba, Canada, Colombia
- Pool B (Houston): United States, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain, Brazil
- Pool C (Tokyo): Japan, South Korea, Australia, Czechia, Chinese Taipei
- Pool D (Miami): Venezuela, Netherlands, Dominican Republic, Israel, Nicaragua
