Venezuela confirmed lineup and starting pitcher against Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final

Team Venezuela has traditionally been one of the toughest teams in the competition. This year, once again, they are determined to make it to the final, despite missing some big names, but they are still playing impressive baseball and will face powerhouse Team USA in the final.

Their strong pitching, excellent hitting and tough defense has taken Venezuela this far. This game will be a clash of titans, which will come down to bullpen strength and hitting.

Venezuela confirmed lineup against Team USA

1. Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF)
2. Maikel Garcia (3B)
3. Luis Arraez (1B)
4. Eugenia Suarez (DH)
5. Gleyber Torres (2B)
6. Ezequiel Tovar (SS)
7. Wilyer Abreu (LF)
8. Salvador Perez (C)
9. Jackson Chourio (CF)

Venezuela’s starting pitcher against Italy: Eduardo Rodriguez

Team Venezuela 2026 World Baseball Classic roster

Coaching staff

• Head coach: Omar López
• Bench coach: Robinson Chirínos
• Pitching coach: Jorge Córdova
• Hitting coach: Miguel Cabrera
• First base coach: Gerardo Parra
• Third base coach: Rouglas Odor

Infielders

• Luis Arraez
• Willson Contreras
• Maikel Garcia
• Andrés Giménez
• Eugenio Suárez
• Gleyber Torres
• Ezequiel Tova

Outfielders

• Wilyer Abreu
• Ronald Acuña Jr.
• Jackson Chourio
• Javier Sanoja

Catchers

• William Contreras
• Salvador Perez (Royals)

Pitchers

• Eduard Bazardo
• Yoendrys Gómez
• Pablo López
• Germán Márquez
• Daniel Palencia
• Jose Alvarado
• Oddanier Mosqueda
• Ricardo Sánchez
• Angel Zerpa
• José Buttó
• Carlos Guzman
• Andrés Machado
• Keider Montero
• Antonio Senzatela
• Emmanuel De Jesus
• Eduardo Rodríguez
• Ranger Suárez

Veteran José Altuve will have to sit out the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Carlos Correa will not be able to represent Venezuela either as well as Pablo López, Eduardo Escobar and Miguel Rojas.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was cleared and has been an important part off Venezuela’s roster in 2026.

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