Team Canada 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster: Full Squad, Schedule.
Canada enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic looking to build on a solid 2023 performance (fourth in Pool C) and finally advance past the first round for the first time in tournament history. The team has a history of upsets—like the famous 2006 win over Team USA—but has struggled with consistency.
This roster features strong MLB talent and experience, with 21 players having current or prior Major League exposure. Offense is the strength, anchored by power hitters and a mix of veterans and emerging stars.
Top Players
Josh Naylor (1B, Seattle Mariners): A 2024 MLB All-Star who signed a five-year, $92.5 million deal this offseason; hit .295/.353/.462 with 20 HR and 92 RBI in 2025.
Tyler O’Neill (OF, Baltimore Orioles): Two-time Gold Glove winner hoping to rebound from injuries; previously hit 31 HR in 2024 with the Red Sox.
Denzel Clarke (OF, Oakland Athletics): Elite defender considered one of baseball's best defensive outfielders.
Jameson Taillon (RHP, Chicago Cubs): The team's most experienced and reliable starter, returning after representing Canada in 2013.
Michael Soroka (RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks) and Cal Quantrill (RHP): Add veteran starting depth.
Best Prospects / Young Talent
Owen Caissie (OF, Miami Marlins): A top prospect (Miami's No. 4 / MLB No. 43 per Baseball America); plus-plus raw power and athleticism; recently traded to the Marlins and debuted in MLB in 2025.
Tyler Black (UTL, Milwaukee Brewers): Former Top 100 prospect whose stock cooled after a 2025 hamate injury and Triple-A struggles, but still brings upside.
Adam Macko (LHP, Toronto Blue Jays): A promising young arm making his international debut.
Team Canada 2026 World Baseball Classic Roster
Pitchers
Logan Allen (LHP) – NC Dinos (KOR)
Micah Ashman (LHP) – Baltimore Orioles (Chesapeake Baysox, AA)
Phillippe Aumont (RHP) – Toronto Blue Jays (Buffalo Bisons, AAA)
Jordan Balazovic (RHP) – Free Agent
Eric Cerantola (RHP) – Kansas City Royals
Indigo Diaz (RHP) – Arizona Diamondbacks (Amarillo Sod Poodles, AA)
Antoine Jean (LHP) – Colorado Rockies (ACL Rockies, RK)
Carter Loewen (RHP) – San Diego Padres (El Paso Chihuahuas, AAA)
Adam Macko (LHP) – Toronto Blue Jays
James Paxton (LHP) – Free Agent
Cal Quantrill (RHP) – Texas Rangers (Round Rock Express, AAA)
Noah Skirrow (RHP) – Lancaster Stormers (Independent)
Michael Soroka (RHP) – Arizona Diamondbacks
Jameson Taillon (RHP) – Chicago Cubs
Matt Wilkinson (LHP) – Cleveland Guardians (Lake County Captains, A+)
Rob Zastryzny (LHP) – Milwaukee Brewers
Catchers
Liam Hicks – Miami Marlins
Bo Naylor – Cleveland Guardians
Infielders
Tyler Black (UTL) – Milwaukee Brewers
Matt Davidson (3B) – NC Dinos (KOR)
Adam Hall (SS) – Free Agent
Edouard Julien (2B) – Colorado Rockies
Otto Lopez (SS) – Miami Marlins
Josh Naylor (1B) – Seattle Mariners
Abraham Toro (3B) – Kansas City Royals (Omaha Storm Chasers, AAA)
Jared Young (UTL) – New York Mets
Outfielders
Owen Caissie – Miami Marlins
Denzel Clarke – Oakland Athletics
Tyler O’Neill – Baltimore Orioles
Jacob Robson – Free Agent
Pool A
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Canada
Panama
Colombia
Team Canada 2026 World Baseball Classic Schedule
Pool Play – Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico
March 6: vs. Colombia
March 7: vs. Panama
March 9: vs. Cuba
March 10: vs. Puerto Rico
March 11: vs. Puerto Rico (or rescheduled makeup if needed)
Dates / Location: March 6–11, San Juan, Puerto Rico.(Note: This is the preliminary/announced 30-man roster as of February 5, 2026; final rosters are subject to change due to injuries, opt-outs, or other factors. Notable absences include Freddie Freeman and several relievers like Matt Brash or Cade Smith.)
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