Nicaragua 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, schedule and pool The World Baseball Classic returns for the first time since 2023, and Nicaragua is preparing to compete in the international tournament. This article provides an overview of the national team’s roster, match schedule, and group assignments for the 2026 event. The Nicaragua team is managed by Dusty Baker Jr., a former MLB manager with experience in international competition. The roster includes a mix of seasoned players and younger prospects, reflecting the team’s strategy to balance experience with emerging talent. Key players include Bryan Torres, a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for Leones de Leoń in Nicaragua’s domestic league, and Carlos Teller, a 39-year-old veteran with Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Republic. Other notable names are Carlos Rodriguez, who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers in the MLB, and Oscar Rayo, currently with the Omaha Storm Chasers in the minors. The team also features several players with ties to Major League Baseball organizations, such as Erasmo Ramirez, who previously pitched for the Kansas City Royals, and Mark Vientos, an outfielder with the New York Mets. Younger prospects like Elian Rayo, a 22-year-old infielder, and Jeter Downs, who plays for the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in Japan, round out the roster. The list includes 29 players, with details on their birthplaces, current clubs, and MLB affiliations. The Nicaragua team’s schedule for the tournament includes four games in the group stage, all played at loanDepot Park in Miami. The matches are set for March 6–9, 2026, with the first game against the Dominican Republic on March 6 at 7 p.m. ET. Subsequent matches include a showdown with Israel on March 8 and a game against the Netherlands on March 7.#nicaragua #dusty_baker_jr #bryan_torres #carlos_teller #carlos_rodriguez
