Here’s what Team Venezuela’s lineup will look like against Dominican Republic for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Venezuela confirmed lineup and starting pitcher against Dominican Republic at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Team Venezuela has traditionally been one of the toughest teams in the competition. This year, however, they are determined to make it to the final, despite missing some big names, but they are still going to be a monstrous team to face.
Their strong pitching, excellent hitting and tough defense has taken Venezuela this far. This game will be a clash of titans as two of baseball’s best national teams.
Team Venezuela lineup against Dominican Republic
- Ronald Acuña Jr. (RF)
- Maikel Garcia (3B)
- Luis Arraez (2B)
- Willson Contreras (1B)
- Salvador Perez (DH)
- William Contreras (C)
- Wilyer Abreu (LF)
- Ezequiel Tovar (SS)
- Jackson Chourio (CF)
Venezuela’s starting pitcher against Dominican Repubic: 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
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Houston manager Joe Espada, a two-time WBC alum himself, says players can choose to play, but key stars like José Altuve and Carlos Correa sit out while Jeremy Peña and others head to the 2026 Classic.
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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. has been cleared and will be able to play for Venezuela in 2026.
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