Venezuela adds Ronald Acuña Jr. to World Baseball Classic roster

Ronald Acuña Jr. will represent Team Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking his second appearance after debuting in 2023, where the team reached the quarterfinals but lost to Team USA. Alongside Acuña, the roster includes Salvador Perez as captain, Wilyer Abreu, Maikel Garcia, and Jackson Chourio. Acuña aims to build on his successful comeback season, where he earned the National League’s Comeback Player of the Year title. Venezuela’s first match is scheduled for March 6 against the Netherlands at loanDepot Park in Miami.

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