Story perspectives

Red Sox Stars Set to Shine in World Baseball Classic

1/30/2026

48 9

Summary

Story summary

Wilyer Abreu and Brayan Bello will participate in the World Baseball Classic, starting March 5.
They will leave Red Sox spring training to represent Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
Other Red Sox players expected include Garrett Whitlock (Team USA), Aroldis Chapman (Great Britain), Jarren Duran (Mexico), and Ceddanne Rafaela (Netherlands).
Infielder Marcelo Mayer and catcher Carlos Narváez have been ruled out.
Final rosters will be announced on February 5.

1 of 1

Story summary

Wilyer Abreu and Brayan Bello will participate in the World Baseball Classic, starting March 5.
They will leave Red Sox spring training to represent Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
Other Red Sox players expected include Garrett Whitlock (Team USA), Aroldis Chapman (Great Britain), Jarren Duran (Mexico), and Ceddanne Rafaela (Netherlands).
Infielder Marcelo Mayer and catcher Carlos Narváez have been ruled out.
Final rosters will be announced on February 5.