DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has officially submitted its star-studded roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, assembling what many are calling a US$2 billion “Dream Team” aimed at bringing home the trophy. The DR has only won once, in 2013.

General manager Nelson Cruz and team manager Albert Pujols reportedly finalized the team roster this week, following a high-level strategy meeting in Santo Domingo with legends including Pedro Martínez, David Ortiz, and Juan Marichal. The roster represents a massive investment in talent, featuring some of the highest-paid and most accomplished players in Major League Baseball history.

The lineup: A Major League powerhouseThe Dominican squad is built around a “core four” of elite MLB stars, headlined by Juan Soto (New York Yankees), who recently committed to leading the offensive charge. He is joined by fellow perennial MVP...