Mexico 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster and Full Squad, Schedule.

Mexico aims to recapture their magical 2023 run (semifinals loss to Japan) in Pool B (March 6-11, Houston vs. USA, Italy, Great Britain, Brazil). With strong MLB talent and a history of upsets, they have the pieces to get hot and make noise again, though repeating the Cinderella story will be tough against the USA.

Top Players

Alejandro Kirk (C, Toronto Blue Jays) — Two-time All-Star, Silver Slugger, and first Mexican-born catcher to homer in the World Series; elite contact hitter and leader.

Randy Arozarena (OF, Seattle Mariners) — Explosive WBC veteran (Cuban-born, Mexican citizen) who hit .238/.334/.426 with 27 HRs in 2025; pairs with speedster Jarren Duran for a dynamic outfield.

Andrés Muñoz (RHP, Seattle Mariners) — Elite closer with a stellar 2025 (38 saves, 1.73 ERA); could dominate late innings.

Supporting stars include Jarren Duran (BOS), Joey Ortiz (MIL SS), Taijuan Walker (PHI), and prospects like Jared Serna (MIA). Mexico's mix of power, arms, and experience makes them dangerous. Rosters subject to change

Mexico 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster

Pitchers

Alexander Armenta (LHP, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, JPN)

Javier Assad (Chicago Cubs)

Brennan Bernardino (LHP, Colorado Rockies)

Taj Bradley (Minnesota Twins)

Alex Carrillo (New York Mets)

Jesus Cruz (Saraperos de Saltillo, MEX)

Daniel Duarte (New York Mets, AAA)

Robert Garcia (LHP, Texas Rangers)

Luis Gastelum (St. Louis Cardinals, AA)

Andrés Muñoz (Seattle Mariners)

Samy Natera Jr. (LHP, Los Angeles Angels, AAA)

Gerardo Reyes (Diablos Rojos del Mexico, MEX)

José Urquidy

Victor Vodnik (Colorado Rockies)

Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies)

Catchers:

Alejandro Kirk (Toronto Blue Jays)

Alexis Wilson (Tigres de Quintana Roo, MEX)

Infielders:

Jonathan Aranda (Tampa Bay Rays) – 1B

Nick Gonzales (Pittsburgh Pirates) – 2B

Joey Meneses (Athletics, AAA) – UTL

Julian Ornelas (Diablos Rojos del Mexico, MEX) – UTL

Joey Ortiz (Milwaukee Brewers) – SS

Jared Serna (Miami Marlins) – UTL

Rowdy Tellez – 1B/DH

Luis Urías – 2B

Ramón Urías – 3B

Outfielders:

Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners)

Jarren Duran (Boston Red Sox)

Alejandro Osuna (Texas Rangers)

Alek Thomas (Arizona Diamondbacks)

Mexico 2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule

(Daikin Park, Houston, Texas; all times Central Time – add 1 hour for ET / 6 hours for GMT):

Friday, March 6 – vs. Great Britain at 12:00 PM CT (1:00 PM ET)

Sunday, March 8 – vs. Brazil at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET)

Monday, March 9 – vs. United States at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 PM ET)

Wednesday, March 11 – vs. Italy at 6:00 PM CT

Top two teams advance to quarterfinals (March 13-14 in Houston/Miami). For live viewing, tickets, and streaming (FOX/FS1 in US, international options),

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