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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Acuna Jr will join Venezuela at WBC


Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is among a contingent of star players who've been added to Venezuela's roster for the World Baseball Classic, MLB announced Thursday.

Acuña, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio, Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia, and Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu will also represent the nation. 

Manager Omar López will lead what's expected to be a formidable roster that also features big-leaguers Salvador PerezGleyber Torres, and Pablo López.