Here’s how Mexico’s lineup will look like for the game against Italy at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Here’s how Mexico’s lineup will look like for the game against Italy at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Mexico confirmed lineup and starting pitcher against Italy at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

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Mexico will face Italy to try to get to the quartefinals. Team Mexico is loaded with talent and has an impressive record despite its only loss to Team USA.

The team brings excellent pitching, tough hitting and great defense to the 2026 WBC. Mexico has a strong roster with many names from the MLB, such as Jonathan Aranda, Joey Meneses, Randy Arozarena, Jarren Duran and Rowdy Tellez.

Mexico’s confirmed starting lineup against Italy

  1. Jarren Duran – RF
  2. Randy Arozarena – LF
  3. Jonathan Aranda – 1B
  4. Alejandro Kirk – C
  5. Joey Meneses - DH
  6. Nacho Álvarez Jr. – 3B
  7. Nick Gonzales – 2B
  8. Alek Thomas – CF
  9. Joey Ortiz – SS

Mexico’s starting pitcher vs Italy: Javier Assad

Team Mexico’s roster at the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Coaches

  • Manager: Benji Gil
  • Bench coach: Vinny Castilla
  • Hitting coaches: Jacob Cruz, Roberto Magallanes
  • Pitching coaches: Elmer Dessens, Horacio Ramirez
  • 1B coach: Gil Velazquez
  • 3B coach: Tony Perezchica

Infielders

  • Jonathan Aranda
  • Nick Gonzalez
  • Joey Meneses
  • Joey Ortiz
  • Jared Serna
  • Rowdy Tellez
  • Luis Urías
  • Ramon Urías

Outfielders

  • Randy Arozarena
  • Jarren Duran
  • Julián Ornelas
  • Alejandro Osuna
  • Alek Thomas

Catchers

  • Alejandro Kirk
  • Alexis Wilson

Pitchers

  • Javier Assad
  • Taj Bradley
  • Alex Carrillo
  • Jesus Cruz
  • Daniel Duarte
  • Luis Gastelum
  • Andrés Muñoz
  • Gerardo Reyes
  • Victor Vodnik
  • Taijuan Walker
  • Alexander Armenta
  • Brennan Bernardino
  • Robert Garcia
  • Samy Natera Jr.

We’ll keep you posted if there are any changes to the roster before play gets underway for Team Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

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