Team Dominican Republic's Stacked WBC Lineup Faces Tigers

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The Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic team will face off against the Detroit Tigers in a tune-up game, featuring a lineup stacked with MLB superstars like Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Manny Machado. The Tigers' young pitcher Ty Madden will have a tough challenge ahead of him as he takes on this powerhouse D.R. squad.

Why it matters

This exhibition game provides a glimpse into the Dominican Republic's formidable WBC roster, which is loaded with some of the best players in baseball. It also highlights the depth of talent that the D.R. team will bring to the international tournament, making them a favorite to win the championship.

The details

The D.R.'s lineup for the game against the Tigers includes eight players who have been selected to the MLB All-Star team at least once. The combined home run total of the D.R. starters last season was 264, which would have led the majors. Meanwhile, the Tigers are sending 10 players to the WBC, including ace Tarik Skubal, but he plans to throw just 55 pitches in his first start.

• The exhibition game between the Dominican Republic and Detroit Tigers is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

What’s next

The Dominican Republic will continue to fine-tune its roster and strategy as it prepares to compete in Pool D of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.