The World Baseball Classic rosters are out, and 16 Seattle Mariners players are set to represent their countries. This is the second-highest number of players from any club, with only the New York Mets having more at 17. Here's a breakdown of the Mariners' representatives:
- Brazil: RHP Pedro Da Costa Lemos
- Canada: 1B Josh Naylor
- Colombia: UTIL Michael Arroyo, RHP Guillo Zuñiga
- Dominican Republic: OF Julio Rodríguez
- Israel: RHP Charlie Beilenson
- Italy: OF Dominic Canzone, UTIL Miles Mastrobuoni
- Mexico: RHP Andrés Muñoz, OF Randy Arozarena
- Netherlands: RHP Dylan Wilson
- Panama: RHP Abdiel Mendoza
- South Korea: RHP Dane Dunning
- United States of America: C Cal Raleigh, LHP Gabe Speier
But here's where it gets interesting. In addition to these current Mariners, several former players will also be participating. INF Donovan Solano will play for Colombia, RHP Thyago Vieira for Brazil, RHP Phillippe Aumont for Canada, and RHP Erasmo Ramírez for Nicaragua. The World Baseball Classic will take place from March 5th to 17th, with pool play in Houston, Miami, San Juan, and Tokyo, and the final rounds in Miami.
