2023 World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico national team roster | Lindor, Baez, Rosario, Stroman
Here’s how Puerto Rico’s roster will look for the 2023 World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Mexico
Mexico await quarters showdown
Edwin Diaz injured celebrating win
Puerto Rico wil take on Mexico Friday night in quarterfinals after a very impressive run in the group stage in which they beat the Nicaragua, Israel, Dominican Republic, only losing to group leader Venezuela in their second game.
Their strong pitching, excellent hitting and tough defense has taken Puerto Rico this far. They’ll be facing a tough rival in Mexico, who beat the United States and look very solid all around
I understand how Mets fans are hurting. But while for so many people the regular season is what counts, playing in the WBC means just as much to all of us.
Francisco Lindor
Puerto Rico takes on Mexico tonight! Winner advances to face Japan in the semifinals pic.twitter.com/8hAsthw0JA
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 17, 2023
Puerto Rico 2023 World Baseball Classic roster
Coaches
- Manager: Yadier Molina
- Bench coach: Alex Cintron
- Hitting coach: Victor Rodríguez
- Assistant hitting coach: Juan Gonzalez
- Pitching coach: Ricky Bones
- 1B coach: José Molina
- 3B coach: Luis Rivera
- Bullpen coach: José Rosado
Team Puerto Rico is primed to do some damage. 🇵🇷 pic.twitter.com/f8XRXqAQRH
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 11, 2023
Infielders
- Javier Báez (Tigers)
- Edwin Díaz (Red Sox)
- Kiké Hernández (Red Sox)
- Francisco Lindor (Mets)
- Vimael Machín (Phillies)
- Emmanuel Rivera (D-backs)
- Neftali Soto
Another epic battle! Team Puerto Rico wins it! #WorldBaseballClassic pic.twitter.com/1dJ1zSU8C9
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 16, 2023
Outfielders
- Henry Ramos (Reds)
- Eddie Rosario (Braves)
- Nelson Velázquez (Cubs)
- Johneshwy Fargas (Mets)
🇵🇷WBC NEWS - PUERTO RICO🇵🇷
— Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling) March 2, 2023
Johneshwy Fargas has been added to Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic roster. pic.twitter.com/deZDAjmwHG
Catchers
- Martín Maldonado (Astros)
- MJ Melendez (Royals)
- Christian Vázquez (Twins)
Edwin Diaz’s replacement on Puerto Rico’s roster has been announced:
— Shawn Spradling (@Shawn_Spradling) March 16, 2023
🇵🇷 Alex Claudio, Brewers LHP
(Per @BeisbolPR) pic.twitter.com/fWpG3hSah5
Pitchers
- José Berríos (Blue Jays)
- Fernando Cruz (Reds)
- José De León (Twins)
- Alexis Díaz (Reds)
- Alex Claudio (Brewers)
- Dominic Hamel (Mets)
- Jorge López (Twins)
- Anthony Maldonado (Marlins)
- Jovani Moran (Twins)
- Nicholas Padilla (White Sox)
- Emilio Pagán (Twins)
- Yacksel Ríos (Braves)
- Dereck Rodríguez (Twins)
- Hector Santiago
- Marcus Stroman (Cubs)
- Duane Underwood Jr. (Pirates)
Starters for tomorrow's matchup between Puerto Rico and Mexico have been announced
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 16, 2023
Marcus Stroman will face off against Julio Urías pic.twitter.com/vsfQMOSAsG