Chicago Cubs Send 17 Representatives to World Baseball Classic
The final rosters for the 2023 World Baseball Classic were announced on Thursday evening. Now that the dust has settled, the picture is clear. The Chicago Cubs will have 17 players that will represent their country and their franchise in the spring tournament.
The World Baseball Classic occurs every four years, however with the COVID-19 pandemic the tournament took a two-year hiatus and has returned this spring. For many, it is a great honor and opportunity to represent their country on the international stage.
Here are the 17 players who will be participating in the World Baseball Classic:
- Javier Assad, RHP (MEX)
- Owen Caissie, OF (CAN)
- Danis Correa, RHP (COL)
- Ben Deluzio, OF (ITA)
- Roenis Elías, LHP (CUB)
- Miles Mastrobuoni, INF (ITA)
- Matt Mervis, INF (ISR)
- B.J. Murray, INF (GBR)
- Michael Nittoli, RHP (ITA)
- Branden Noriega (GBR – DPP)
- Fabian Pertuz, INF (COL)
- Liam Spence, INF (AUS)
- Marcus Stroman, RHP (PUR)
- Seiya Suzuki, INF (JPN)
- Curtis Taylor, RHP (CAN)
- Nelson Velazquez, OF (PUR)
- Jared Young, INF (CAN)
Interestingly enough, the Cubs have no players representing the United States.
Pool play begins on March 8 and the Championship game will take place in Miami at LoanDepot Park on March 21.
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