A total of 28 players with Canadian citizenship are in the majors as of March 2026. Throughout history, numerous Canadians have been favoured to win MVP and Cy Young awards in the baseball betting markets.
In 2026, the list of the best Canadian MLB players features several players who can be key factors when looking at the MLB betting lines at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
Top Current Canadian MLB Players
11. Denzel Clarke, Outfielder, Athletics
Denzel Clarke is an elite defensive centre fielder and one of the quickest players in the majors. He’s yet to show he can hit major-league pitching, but a high bat speed indicates some offensive upside.
10. Owen Caissie, Outfielder, Miami Marlins
With only 27 big-league plate appearances to his name, it might seem premature to include Owen Caissie on this list. The outfielder is one of the top prospects in the sport, though, and posted a .937 OPS in Triple-A in 2025.
9. Jonah Tong, Pitcher, New York Mets
Jonah Tong had a difficult time in 18.2 big-league innings last year, but he was utterly dominant in Double-A. Tong posted a 97 pitching+ in 2025.
8. Tyler O’Neill, Outfielder, Baltimore Orioles
Tyler O’Neill is coming off his worst offensive season since 2020. The outfielder had a 135 OPS+ with 31 home runs in 2024.
7. Michael Soroka, Pitcher, Arizona Diamondbacks
Michael Soroka posted a 3.53 xERA in 2025. He did a better job last season than his traditional metrics indicate, and he should be a solid third or fourth starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
6. Jameson Taillon, Pitcher, Chicago Cubs
A command artist with middling stuff, Jameson Taillon is coming off strong seasons in 2024 and 2025. The veteran has an excellent sweeper and a wide arsenal.
5. Cade Smith, Pitcher, Cleveland Guardians
In his first two seasons in the big leagues, Cade Smith has proven himself as an elite reliever. He had a 2.51 xERA in 2025 and boasts a nasty three-pitch mix with a fastball, splitter, and slider.
4. Nick Pivetta, Pitcher, San Diego Padres
Long tipped as a breakout candidate, it took until 2025 for Nick Pivetta to have a truly elite season. Pivetta has been worth 14 bWAR over the last five seasons.
3. Freddie Freeman, First Baseman, Los Angeles Dodgers
Freddie Freeman is a three-time World Series winner, a former MVP, and a nine-time All-Star. Heading into his age-36 season, there have been a few signs of slight decline.
2. Josh Naylor, First Baseman, Seattle Mariners
Combining plenty of contact with serviceable power, Josh Naylor has been one of MLB’s most underrated players over the last few years. He had 20 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 2025.
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., First Baseman, Toronto Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. represents the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, but he was born in Canada. He’s got a career 136 OPS+ and continues to post some of the best batted-ball metrics in the majors.
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