Overview
- Official WBC and media confirmations on Jan. 29 named Jackson Chourio and Wilyer Abreu to Venezuela’s outfield.
- Ronald Acuña Jr. and catcher Salvador Perez are on the roster, and Maikel Garcia is set for his first World Baseball Classic after a breakout 2025.
- Reports indicate Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will miss the tournament due to insurance complications linked to their contracts.
- Venezuela opens Pool D on March 6 against the Netherlands at loanDepot Park in Miami.
- Acuña returns to international play following a 2024 ACL tear and a strong 2025, while Abreu offers elite defense and Chourio adds a power-speed threat.