Here’s what Team Canada’s lineup will look like against Cuba at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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Canada confirmed lineup and starting pitcher against Cuba at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

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The team from up north brings a wealth of experience to the competition, with manager Ernie Whitt being the only person to have managed at all six WBCs.

Canada confrimed lineup and starting pitcher against Cuba

  1. Otto Lopez SS
  2. Josh Naylor DH
  3. Tyler O’Neill RF
  4. Abraham Toro 2B
  5. Owen Caissie LF
  6. Matt Davidson 1B
  7. Bo Naylor C
  8. Denzel Clarke CF
  9. Edouard Julien 2B

Starting pitcher for Canada against Cuba: Cal Quantrill

Team Canada 2026 World Baseball Classic roster

Coaching staff

  • Head coach: Ernie Whitt
  • Bench coach: Greg Hamilton
  • Pitching coach: Paul Quantrill
  • First Base Coach: Russell Martin
  • Bench Coach: Greg Hamilton
  • Third base coach: Stubby Clapp
  • Bullpen coach: Denis Boucher

Infielders

  • Matt Davidson
  • Adam Hall, Edouard Julien
  • Otto Lopez
  • Josh Naylor
  • Abraham Toro
  • Tyler Black

Outfielders

  • Owen Caissie
  • Denzel Clarke
  • Tyler O’Neill
  • Jacob Robson
  • Jared Young

Catchers

  • Liam Hicks
  • Bo Naylor

Pitchers

  • Philippe Aumont
  • Jordan Balazovic
  • Eric Cerantola
  • Indigo Diaz
  • Carter Loewen
  • Cal Quantrill
  • Noah Skirrow
  • Michael Soroka
  • Jameson Taillon
  • Logan Allen
  • Micah Ashman
  • Antoine Jean
  • Adam Macko
  • James Paxton
  • Matt Wilkinson
  • Rob Zastryzny

Team Canada find themselves in a tough group, sitting in Pool C with Colombia, Cuba, Panama and Puerto Rico. They still have a chance to qualify for the quarterfinals if they can beat Cuba.

We’ll keep you informed as soon as we get confirmation about the lineups and starting pitchers for each game.

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