Nine Guardians Players, Three Coaches Headed to World Baseball Classic 2026

Roster includes Bo Naylor, Logan Allen, and other Guardians minor leaguers and staff

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:07pm

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The Cleveland Guardians will have a strong presence at the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic, with nine players and three coaches set to represent various national teams in the international tournament. Notable participants include catcher Bo Naylor (Canada), pitcher Logan Allen (Panama), and several Guardians minor leaguers and coaches.

Why it matters

The World Baseball Classic is a prestigious international baseball tournament that showcases top talent from around the globe. The Guardians' significant representation demonstrates the depth and quality of their player development system, as well as the respect their coaching staff has earned within the sport.

The details

Among the Guardians players headed to the WBC are catcher Bo Naylor (Canada), pitcher Logan Allen (Panama), and reliever Matt Festa (Italy). Several Guardians minor leaguers will also participate, including right-hander Dylan DeLucia (Italy), infielder Dayan Frias (Colombia), and lefty Matt 'Tugboat' Wiklinson (Canada). On the coaching side, Sandy Alomar Jr. (Puerto Rico), Brad Goldberg (Israel), and Rouglas Odor (Venezuela) will represent their respective national teams.

  • The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled for March 5-16.
  • Guardians pitchers and catchers participating in the WBC are set to report to the club's Goodyear, Ariz. training facility on Monday, February 10, with their first workouts taking place on Wednesday, February 12.
  • Guardians position players who will participate in the WBC are set to report on Thursday, February 13, with workouts beginning on February 14.

The players

Bo Naylor

A Guardians catcher who will represent Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Logan Allen

A Guardians pitcher who will compete for Panama in the World Baseball Classic.

Matt Festa

A Guardians relief pitcher who will play for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Dylan DeLucia

A Guardians minor league right-hander who will pitch for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Dayan Frias

A Guardians minor league infielder who will represent Colombia in the World Baseball Classic.

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What’s next

The Guardians players and coaches participating in the World Baseball Classic will report to the team's spring training facility in Goodyear, Arizona in the coming days to prepare for the tournament, which begins on March 5.

The takeaway

The Guardians' strong presence at the 2026 World Baseball Classic is a testament to the organization's ability to develop and cultivate top talent, both on the field and in the coaching ranks. This international exposure will not only benefit the individual players and coaches, but also raise the profile of the Guardians franchise as a whole.