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The star Cuban reliever Aroldis Chapman is included in the preliminary roster of the Great Britain team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, as confirmed by sources to journalist Francys Romero.
In his social media, the communicator stated that although there are still pending procedures, the intention of the pitcher -who has declined to represent his home country- is to participate in the tournament if he receives permission from the Boston Red Sox, his current organization.
The opportunity to see “El Misil” dressed in the British uniform marks a new chapter in his international career and in the development of the baseball program in the United Kingdom, which has attracted high-profile figures in recent years.
A historic 2025 season for Chapman
Chapman arrives at this stage after an extraordinary season in 2025, during which he was honored with the American League Reliever of the Year award, establishing himself as one of the most dominant arms in the bullpen in MLB.
The Cuban posted outstanding numbers, regained speed and control, and remained a decisive factor in tight games. His level of performance drew interest from several teams during the season, but in the end, the Red Sox opted to keep him as a key piece of their bullpen.
Procedures and pending authorization
In order for his participation with Great Britain to materialize, Chapman must receive authorization from Boston and meet the administrative requirements.
If it materializes, the player from Holguín would be one of the key figures on the British team, which will aim to improve its performance in the tournament and compete with a more experienced roster.
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