WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC 2026: THIS WOULD BE MEXICO’S POSSIBLE LINEUP FOR THE TOURNAMENT
After not being able to reach the top positions, the selection of Cuba achieved a good performance in the last edition of the World Baseball Classic, where they reached the semifinals and in that instance the cast fell to USA.
This tournament was the first time that players from Big Leagues They wore the uniform of the national team and in addition to this they became spark plugs within the cast.
Touch and speed at the start of the lienup for the World Classic
The Cuban team could count on the outfielder Roel Santos as the first player, a man with great speed in his legs to move around the bases and touch, in addition to an extraordinary defense that has already been brought to light on several occasions in the tournament.
For his part, the second shift would be for the third baseman. Yoan Moncadathe man who was a figure in the last edition with his timely home runs and also made himself felt by the defense. The Cuban comes from a season in Big Leagues where undoubtedly the injuries did not allow him to shine.
While in third place would be the gardener Yoelquis Guibertthe opportune man in 2023 who with an unstoppable effort managed to lead Cuba until the semi-finals. The man from Santiago has been one of the most stable players in recent years, but this time he needs to produce to help make scores.
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Youth and talent at the center of Cuba’s offensive
The prospectus of Big Leagues Ernesto Martínez Jr He could have the responsibility of being the fourth string of the team. The Cuban has recently signed with New York Yankeeswhere he will seek to at least have opportunities and reach the MLB.
The receiver appeared behind the young player Omar Hernandezthe prospectus of Minor Leagues that he would be assuming the responsibility of guiding the pitching, although his greatest gifts are undoubtedly in defense.
To close the strong core of the lineup would be the outfielder from the capital Victor Labrada a man who is about to reach AAA in 2025 with the sailorshowever he has not had opportunities to debut.
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Power and speed in closing the lineup
The man from Santiago Yoel Yankee comes from a brilliant season in National Series, where he managed to have the triple batting crown, however later he did not manage to have the same results in Nicaraguabut without a doubt he is a very powerful hitter.
While to close the lineup they would be Alexander Vargasa 24-year-old prospect who moves around the infield with a batting average of .229 in 2025 in the Minor Leagues, with Yiddi Cappe as ninth in the round.
For his part in pitching, the left-hander Liván Moinelo with an extraordinary season in Japan will be responsible for opening.
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