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Ronald Acuña Jr. ready for the 2026 World Classic
Ronald Acuña Jr. will once again wear the Venezuelan uniform in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The news was announced this Thursday through a post on social media. MLB.com.
TL;DR
- Ronald Acuña Jr. confirmed to play for Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- This will be Acuña Jr.'s second appearance in the WBC after participating in 2023.
- Maikel García, Jackson Chourio, and Wilyer Abreu have also committed to playing for Venezuela.
- Venezuela is in Group C with the Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Israel, and Nicaragua.
- All Group C games will be held at LoanDepot Park in Miami.
- Venezuela's debut game is scheduled for March 6 against the Netherlands.