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2023 Mexico World Baseball Classic Roster



Mexico announced its roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday.

Reigning National League ERA champion Julio Urias leads a pitching staff that includes Astros righthander Jose Urquidy, Phillies righthander Taijuan Walker and Angels lefthander Patrick Sandoval.

The roster also includes Mexico's strongest group of position players ever, led by Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena, Brewers infielder Luis Urias and Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo.

The team will be managed by Angels bench coach Benji Gil.

Update: Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has withdrawn from playing in the WBC and been removed from the roster.

PITCHERS (21)
Erubiel ArmentaPhiladelphia Phillies (minors)
Javier AssadChicago Cubs
Manny BarredaTijuana Toros (Mexican League)
Luis CessaCincinnati Reds
Jesus CruzPhiladelphia Phillies (minors)
Giovanny GallegosSt. Louis Cardinals
Felipe GonzalezMonterrey Sultanes (Mexican League)
Adrian MartinezOakland Athletics
Oliver PerezFree Agent
Roel RamirezFree Agent
Alan RangelAtlanta Braves (minors)
Gerardo ReyesAtlanta Braves (minors)
Wilmer RiosMonclova Acereros (Mexican League)
JoJo RomeroSt. Louis Cardinals
Patrick SandovalLos Angeles Angels
Jake SanchezSan Diego Padres (minors)
Julio UriasLos Angeles Dodgers
Jose UrquidyHouston Astros
Cesar VargasOrix Buffaloes (NPB)
Taijuan WalkerPhiladelphia Phillies (minors)
Samuel ZazuetaTijuana Toros (Mexican League)
CATCHERS (1)
Austin BarnesLos Angeles Dodgers
INFIELDERS (6)
Jonathan ArandaTampa Bay Rays
Joey MenesesWashington Nationals
Isaac ParedesTampa Bay Rays
Rowdy TellezMilwaukee Brewers
Alan TrejoColorado Rockies
Luis UriasMilwaukee Brewers
OUTFIELDERS (4)
Randy ArozarenaTampa Bay Rays
Jarren DuranBoston Red Sox
Alek ThomasArizona Diamondbacks
Alex VerdugoBoston Red Sox
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