DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Manny Machado / El Caribe

The Dominican Republic’s quest for a second World Baseball Classic title received a significant boost this week as the Dominican Baseball Federation (FEDOM) officially confirmed that superstar outfielder Juan Soto and infielder Manny Machado will represent the nation in the 2026 tournament.

Soto, a native of Santo Domingo and one of the most disciplined hitters in Major League Baseball, is expected to be a cornerstone of the “Plátano Power” lineup. His participation adds elite offensive production and veteran leadership to a roster that aims to reclaim dominance on the international stage.

This will be the third time Machado wears the Dominican uniform. He was not part of the 2013 edition won by the DR, but played in 2017 and 2023. As part of the Dream Team Alberto Pujols is putting together for the DR, Machado has high hopes to be on a 2026 winning team...