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Mexico Confirms Kirk and Arozarena for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Mexico’s strategy centers on bullpen depth under manager Benjamín Gil.

Overview

  • Alejandro Kirk is set for his first WBC after a 2025 All-Star season and a World Series run with the Blue Jays.
  • Randy Arozarena returns following a standout 2023 WBC performance and a career-best 27 homers in 2025 with the Mariners.
  • Benjamín Gil says the roster will lean heavily on Major League talent and prioritize a deeper bullpen due to limits on starters.
  • Gil estimates 80–90% of the list is set, with final official rosters still pending publication by MLB and tournament organizers.
  • Reported and discussed names include Jarren Duran, Taijuan Walker and candidate Valente Bellozo, while Mexico’s Group B games are in Houston starting March 6 against the United Kingdom.