Mets Players Compete in World Baseball Classic

Several Mets stars will represent their home countries in the upcoming tournament.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A number of New York Mets players will be competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, an international baseball tournament held every four years. The Mets' coaching staff is working to manage the participation of these players in the WBC while also preparing the team for the upcoming MLB season.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic provides a high-profile stage for top international baseball talent, but it also presents challenges for MLB teams as their star players leave spring training camps to compete for their national teams. The Mets will need to balance their players' WBC commitments with getting the team ready for the regular season.

The details

Several key Mets players, including pitchers and position players, will be representing their home countries in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Mets' coaching staff is working closely with these players and their national team coaches to manage their workloads and ensure they are prepared for both the WBC and the upcoming MLB season.

  • The 2026 World Baseball Classic will take place in March 2026.

The players

Carlos Mendoza

Mets pitching coach who is helping coordinate the participation of Mets players in the World Baseball Classic.

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What they’re saying

“The pitching coaches are talking to the pitchers, because we have a lot of pitchers going. Same thing with the position players and the way they're going to be used. Basically, it's just be smart but also enjoy it.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Mets Pitching Coach (wn.com)

The takeaway

The Mets' participation in the World Baseball Classic highlights the growing international appeal of the sport, but the team will need to carefully manage its players' commitments to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming MLB season.