PHOENIX — Another Arizona Diamondbacks player has committed to the World Baseball Classic in March, representing his heritage and roots in the international tournament.
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Confirmamos a Alek Thomas para el Clásico Mundial de Beisbol 2026. 🇲🇽
El jardinero de los Diamondbacks se suma a reforzar el roster tricolor. 🔥#EsMiSangre 🩸🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/Z9xjV0TPUy
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Team Mexico announced Friday that outfielder Alek Thomas will be joining the roster, marking his second appearance in the event. Thomas previously played for Team Mexico in 2023, when the club advanced to the semifinals before falling to Team Japan.
Thomas’ addition is another example of Arizona’s strong presence in a tournament that has become a showcase of national and cultural pride.
Mar 14, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Mexico outfielder Alek Thomas against Great Britain during the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
One of the Diamondbacks’ top defensive outfielders, Thomas brings Gold Glove-caliber defense that will help anchor Mexico’s outfield. Seattle Mariners star Randy Arozarena has already committed to the team, and Boston Red Sox All-Star Jarren Duran is also expected to handle outfield duties.
Team Mexico is shaping its outfield around fast and electrifying talent.
With Thomas donning different colors this March, other Diamondbacks set to appear in the Classic include Corbin Carroll for Team USA; Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte for the Dominican Republic; Eduardo Rodriguez for Venezuela; and Nolan Arenado for Puerto Rico.
Mexico’s Alek Thomas (5) fields a ball in center field against Canada during their World Baseball Classic game at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 15, 2023.
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As teammates now turning into rivals, fans will get a rare chance to see their favorite Diamondbacks compete against one another on baseball’s biggest international stage.
The World Baseball Classic is shaping up to be one of the most hyped and anticipated baseball events of the year, and with another D-Backs player joining the mix, the Valley will have plenty of reasons to tune in and cheer for their favorite players and countries.
Mexico’s Alek Thomas (5) celebrates with his teammate Alex Verdugo (27) as he scores a run against the USA during the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 12, 2023.
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The WBC is set to begin on Thursday, March 5, with the finals on Tuesday, March 17.
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