One day ahead of the official announcement Cuba has announced its 28-man roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Led by manager Carlos Marti and coaches Ramon Rodriguez, Mario Vega, Orestes Kindelan, Orelvis Avila and Ciro Silvino Licea three catchers, seven infielders, five outfielders and 13 pitchers were selected. Despite some speculation in advance, no MLB players are on the team.
Roster:
CATCHERS:
-Frank Camilo Morejón.
-Osvaldo Vázquez.
-Yosvany Alarcón.
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INFIELDERS:
-William Saavedra (1B).
-Guillermo Avilés (1B).
-Carlos Benítez (2B).
-Yurisbel Gracial (3B).
-Jeferson Delgado (3B).
-Alexander Ayala (SS).
-Yordan Manduley (SS). —
OUTFIELDERS:
-Alfredo Despaigne.
-Frederich Cepeda.
-Víctor Víctor Mesa.
-Roel Santos.
-Yoelkis Céspedes.
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PITCHERS:
-Freddy Asiel Álvarez (R).
-Yosvany Torres (R).
-Yoanny Yera (L).
-Vladimir García (R).
-Lázaro Blanco (R).
-Vladimir Baños (R).
-Alaín Sánchez (R).
-Raidel Martínez (R).
-Leandro Martínez (L).
-Miguel Lahera (R).
-Liván Moinelo (L).
-José Ángel García (R).
-Noelvis Entenza (R).