The World Baseball Classic is back for the first time since 2023 and Italy is all set for the action. Here’s everything you need to know about the Italy national team, including roster, schedule and how to watch.
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2026 Italy World Baseball Classic Roster
Team Manager: Francisco Cervelli, Birthplace: Valencia, VEN
Pitchers
- Sam Aldegheri, Age: 24, Birthplace: Verona, ITA, MLB Org: LAA, Current Club: Los Angeles Angels
- Dan Altavilla, Age: 33, Birthplace: Greenock, PA, MLB Org: MIN, Current Club: St. Paul Saints (AAA)
- Dylan Delucia, Age: 25, Birthplace: Daytona Beach, FL, MLB Org: CLE, Current Club: Columbus Clippers (AAA)
- Alessandro Ercolani, Age: 21, Birthplace: Borgo Maggiore, SMR, MLB Org: PIT, Current Club: Indianapolis Indians (AAA)
- Matt Festa, Age: 32, Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY, MLB Org: CLE, Current Club: Cleveland Guardians
- Gordon Graceffo, Age: 25, Birthplace: Wayne, NJ, MLB Org: STL, Current Club: St. Louis Cardinals
- Alek Jacob, Age: 27, Birthplace: Spokane, WA, MLB Org: SD, Current Club: San Diego Padres
- Joe La Sorsa, Age: 27, Birthplace: Mount Kisco, NY, MLB Org: PIT, Current Club: Indianapolis Indians (AAA)
- Michael Lorenzen, Age: 34, Birthplace: Anaheim, CA, MLB Org: COL, Current Club: Colorado Rockies
- Ron Marinaccio, Age: 30, Birthplace: Toms River, NJ, MLB Org: SD, Current Club: San Diego Padres
- Kyle Nicolas, Age: 26, Birthplace: Massillon, OH, MLB Org: PIT, Current Club: Pittsburgh Pirates
- Aaron Nola, Age: 32, Birthplace: Baton Rouge, LA, MLB Org: PHI, Current Club: Philadelphia Phillies
- Adam Ottavino, Age: 40, Birthplace: New York, NY, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Gabriele Quattrini, Age: 29, Birthplace: Recanati, ITA, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Greg Weissert, Age: 31, Birthplace: Bay Shore, NY, MLB Org: BOS, Current Club: Boston Red Sox
Catchers
- Alberto Mineo, Age: 31, Birthplace: Gorizia, ITA, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Parma Baseball (ITA)
- Kyle Teel, Age: 23, Birthplace: Ridgewood, NJ, MLB Org: CWS, Current Club: Chicago White Sox
Infielders
- Sam Antonacci, Age: 22, Birthplace: Springfield, IL, MLB Org: CWS, Current Club: Birmingham Barons (AA)
- Jon Berti, Age: 36, Birthplace: Troy, MI, MLB Org: None, Current Club: None
- Zach Dezenzo, Age: 25, Birthplace: Canton, OH, MLB Org: HOU, Current Club: Houston Astros
- Andrew Fischer, Age: 21, Birthplace: Brick, NJ, MLB Org: MIL, Current Club: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (A+)
- Giaconino Lasaracina, Age: 22, Birthplace: Carupano, VEN, MLB Org: None, Current Club: Parma Baseball (ITA)
- Miles Mastrobuoni, Age: 30, Birthplace: San Ramon, CA, MLB Org: SEA, Current Club: Seattle Mariners
- Vinnie Pasquantino, Age: 28, Birthplace: Richmond, VA, MLB Org: KC, Current Club: Kansas City Royals
- Thomas Saggese, Age: 23, Birthplace: Carlsbad, CA, MLB Org: STL, Current Club: St. Louis Cardinals
Outfielders
- Jac Caglianone, Age: 22, Birthplace: Tampa, FL, MLB Org: KC, Current Club: Kansas City Royals
- Dominic Canzone, Age: 28, Birthplace: Cleveland, OH, MLB Org: SEA, Current Club: Seattle Mariners
- Jakob Marsee, Age: 24, Birthplace: Dearborn, MI, MLB Org: MIA, Current Club: Miami Marlins
- Nick Morabito, Age: 22, Birthplace: McLean, VA, MLB Org: NYM, Current Club: New York Mets
- Dante Nori, Age: 21, Birthplace: Toronto, ON, CAN, MLB Org: PHI, Current Club: Reading Fightin Phils (AA)
Coaching Staff: Andres Annunziata (Bullpen Catcher), Allard Baird (1B Coach), Sal Fasano (Bullpen Coach), Alessandro Maestri (Pitching Coach), Frank Menechino (Hitting Coach), Lipso Nava (3B Coach), Jorge Posada (Assistant Hitting Coach), Dave Righetti (Pitching Coach), Drew Rossi (Bullpen Catcher/Batting Practice Pitcher), Jack Santora (Batting Practice Pitcher), Ron Wotus (Bench Coach)
Italy 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool Schedule
All times Eastern and accurate as of Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:03 p.m. All Italy pool games played in Houston (Daikin Park)
- March 7: Brazil vs. Italy, 1 p.m., Fox One App
- March 8: Great Britain vs. Italy, 1 p.m., Tubi
- March 10: Italy vs. USA, 9 p.m., FS1
- 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
