Ronald Acuña Jr. Confirmed for Team Venezuela's World Baseball Classic Roster

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is officially joining Team Venezuela for his second World Baseball Classic appearance this year. He will play alongside captain Salvador Perez, Wilyer Abreu, Maikel Garcia, and Jackson Chourio. Acuña is coming off an "epic comeback" 2025 season where he played 95 games with a .935 OPS and earned the NL Comeback Player of the Year award, and looks forward to a healthy 2026 season after the WBC appearance. Venezuela is set to play in Pool D on March 6.