Here’s how Team Canada’s roster will look for the 2026 World Baseball Classic held from March 5 to March 17.
2026 World Baseball Classic: Canada team roster | Probable lineup and pitching rotation
Freddie Freeman won’t be playing for Team Canada in the 2026 WBC. Nevertheless, 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.
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 will have two warm-up games against the Blue Jays on March 3 at TD Ballpark in Dundedin, Florida and then on March 4 at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida against the Phillies, before the competition gets into full swing.
Probable lineup and pitching rotation
- Michael Soroka vs Colombia on March 7
- Jameson Taillon vs Pamana on March 8
- Cal Quantrill? vs Puerto Rico on March 10
- James Paxton? vs Cuba on March 11
Possible lineup
- Black 2B
- Abraham Toro 3B
- Josh Naylor 1B
- Tyler O’Neill RF
- Owen Caissie LF
- Otto Lopez SS
- Matt Davidson DH
- Bo Naylor C
- Denzel Clarke CF
We’ll keep you informed as soon as we get confirmation about the lineups and starting pitchers for each game.
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