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Randy Arozarena Officially Commits to Team Mexico for 2026 World Baseball Classic

The confirmation signals Mexico’s lineup taking shape ahead of Group B play in Houston in March.

Overview

  • The Mexican federation and MLB México announced the decision on social media, with the WBC account attributing the news to manager Benjamín Gil.
  • Gil also named Jarren Durán as a roster lock, identifying the Boston outfielder among the first confirmed players for Mexico.
  • Mexico has already submitted a 35-man preliminary list to organizers, a step that starts medical reviews and MLB permissions.
  • Group B games are scheduled for March 6–11 in Houston against the United States, Great Britain, Italy and Brazil.
  • Arozarena, a Cuban-born naturalized Mexican and the 2023 WBC Group C MVP, is currently an outfielder for the Seattle Mariners.