Overview
- Mexico’s national federation announced his inclusion on Dec. 31 via the Novena México account on X.
- Kirk, a two-time MLB All-Star with a 2022 Silver Slugger, is coming off a World Series run with Toronto.
- He delivered a .254 postseason with 5 home runs and 13 RBIs in 2025, helping the Blue Jays finish as runners-up.
- The World Baseball Classic begins March 5, with Mexico opening Group B on March 6 against the United Kingdom alongside Brazil, the United States and Italy.
- The Tijuana-developed catcher won the 2016 AA Triple Crown in Mexico before signing with Toronto that year.