Canada is an outsider in the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the baseball betting markets at the BetMGM online sportsbook, but it has a roster capable of competing in Pool A.
Facing Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, and Panama in the first round, a top-two berth is within Canada’s reach with the talent at manager Ernie Whitt’s disposal.
What’s Canada’s WBC Roster?
| Player Name | Position | Pro Team |
| Bo Naylor | Catcher | Cleveland Guardians |
| Liam Hicks | Catcher | Miami Marlins |
| Denzel Clarke | Center Fielder | Athletics |
| Matt Davidson | Corner Infielder | NC Dinos |
| Josh Naylor | First Baseman | Seattle Mariners |
| Freddie Freeman | First Baseman | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| Tyler Black | Infielder | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Adam Hall | Infielder | Free Agent |
| Otto Lopez | Middle Infielder | Miami Marlins |
| Tyler O'Neill | Outfielder | Baltimore Orioles |
| Jacob Robson | Outfielder | Long Island Ducks |
| Owen Caissie | Outfielder | Miami Marlins |
| Matt Brash | Relief Pitcher | Seattle Mariners |
| Rob Zastryzny | Relief Pitcher | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Phillippe Aumont | Relief Pitcher | Retired |
| Antoine Jean | Relief Pitcher | Colorado Rockies |
| Jordan Balazovic | Relief Pitcher | Uni-President Lions |
| Logan Allen | Relief Pitcher | Cleveland Guardians |
| Carter Loewen | Relief Pitcher | San Diego Padres |
| Indigo Diaz | Relief Pitcher | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Micah Ashman | Relief Pitcher | Baltimore Orioles |
| Eric Cerantola | Relief Pitcher | Kansas City Royals |
| Edouard Julien | Second Baseman | Minnesota Twins |
| Michael Soroka | Starting Pitcher | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Jameson Taillon | Starting Pitcher | Chicago Cubs |
| James Paxton | Starting Pitcher | Retired |
| Cal Quantrill | Starting Pitcher | Free Agent |
| Noah Skirrow | Starting Pitcher | Lancaster Stormers |
| Adam Macko | Starting Pitcher | Toronto Blue Jays |
| Jared Young | Utility | New York Mets |
| Trei Cruz | Utility | Detroit Tigers |
| Abraham Toro | Utility | Kansas City Royals |
Freddie Freeman and Josh Naylor are the biggest names on Canada’s World Baseball Classic roster. Otto Lopez and Edouard Julien are a solid middle infield pairing, while the veteran pairing of Michael Soroka and Jameson Taillon leads the rotation.
Freeman and Naylor are backed up in the lineup by the power of Tyler O’Neill. Denzel Clarke and Owen Caissie are in line to start in the outfield.
Other Players That Were Reported & Rumoured To Be on Canada’s WBC Roster
| Player Name | Position | Pro Team |
| Charles Leblanc | Infielder | Free Agent |
| Mitch Bratt | Starting Pitcher | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| Jonah Tong | Starting Pitcher | New York Mets |
| Nick Pivetta | Starting Pitcher | San Diego Padres |
| Erik Sabrowski | Relief Pitcher | Cleveland Guardians |
| Jordan Romano | Relief Pitcher | Free Agent |
| Cade Smith | Relief Pitcher | Cleveland Guardians |
| Rowan Wick | Relief Pitcher | Free Agent |
Canada has confirmed its roster for the World Baseball Classic. Nick Pivetta, Jonah Tong, and Jordan Romano were three of the big names to miss out.
Adding Pivetta, Tong, or Romano wouldn’t necessarily have a massive impact on Canada’s World Baseball Classic odds. It would, however, improve their pitching staff and give them a better chance of reaching the knockout phase.
Are Any Blue Jays On the Canada World Baseball Classic Roster?
Adam Macko, a starting pitcher yet to make his big-league debut, is the only member of the Toronto Blue Jays on Canada’s WBC roster.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opted to represent the Dominican Republic in the WBC. There are no other Canadian players on Toronto’s 40-man roster.
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