How many big leaguers is each MLB team sending to the WBC?
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Though most ballplayers would jump at the opportunity to represent their country at the World Baseball Classic, it's understandable that some MLB stars are reluctant to expose themselves to injury risk by playing, full-out, in an international tournament just weeks from the start of the regular season.
If you've struggled to keep up with which major-league players are participating in the upcoming tournament, don't sweat it, we've got you covered. Below you'll find the definitive list of all the big leaguers each MLB club is sending to the 2017 WBC, which kicks off in less than four weeks. To qualify for this list, players must have appeared in at least one (1) MLB game during the 2016 regular season:
Detroit Tigers (10)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | 13.101 | 1B | Venezuela |
| William Cuevas | 0.007 | RP | Colombia |
| Michael Fulmer | 0.157 | SP | USA |
| Ian Kinsler | 11.000 | 2B | USA |
| Victor Martinez | 13.114 | DH | Venezuela |
| Dustin Molleken | 0.034 | RP | Canada |
| Francisco Rodriguez | 13.115 | RP | Venezuela |
| Bruce Rondon | 3.037 | RP | Venezuela |
| Warwick Saupold | 0.068 | RP | Australia |
| Alex Wilson | 3.038 | RP | USA |
New York Mets (9)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Cecchini | 0.027 | SS | Italy |
| Jeurys Familia | 4.030 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Ty Kelly | 0.076 | 3B/OF | Israel |
| Seth Lugo | 0.082 | SP/RP | Puerto Rico |
| Brandon Nimmo | 0.061 | OF | Italy |
| Jose Reyes | 13.052 | SS | Dominican Republic |
| Rene Rivera | 5.070 | C | Puerto Rico |
| T.J. Rivera | 0.054 | IF | Puerto Rico |
| Hansel Robles | 2.000 | RP | Dominican Republic |
Houston Astros (8)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 5.072 | 2B | Venezuela |
| Nori Aoki | 4.148 | OF | Japan |
| Carlos Beltran | 18.104 | OF/DH | Puerto Rico |
| Alex Bregman | 0.070 | 3B | USA |
| Kevin Chapman | 0.157 | RP | Canada |
| Carlos Correa | 1.119 | SS | Puerto Rico |
| Dayan Diaz | 0.028 | RP | Colombia |
| Luke Gregerson | 8.000 | RP | USA |
Los Angeles Dodgers (8)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Davis | 5.170 | 1B | Israel |
| Adrian Gonzalez | 11.108 | 1B | Mexico |
| Kike Hernandez | 2.054 | IF/OF | Puerto Rico |
| Kenley Jansen | 6.073 | RP | Netherlands |
| Vidal Nuno | 3.015 | RP | Mexico |
| Sergio Romo* | 8.097 | RP | Mexico |
| Rob Segedin | 0.057 | OF/1B | Italy |
| Julio Urias | 0.099 | SP | Mexico |
*Reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Dodgers on Monday
New York Yankees (7)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dellin Betances | 3.078 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Richard Bleier | 0.100 | RP | Israel |
| Tyler Clippard | 7.148 | RP | USA |
| Didi Gregorius | 3.159 | SS | Netherlands |
| Tommy Layne | 2.144 | RP | USA |
| Luis Severino | 0.170 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Donovan Solano | 3.107 | IF | Colombia |
Philadelphia Phillies (7)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | 0.024 | C | Colombia |
| Freddy Galvis | 4.021 | SS | Venezuela |
| Jeanmar Gomez | 5.063 | RP | Venezuela |
| Odubel Herrera | 2.000 | OF | Venezuela |
| Hector Neris | 1.104 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Pat Neshek | 8.159 | RP | USA |
| Edubray Ramos | 0.101 | RP | Venezuela |
Seattle Mariners (7)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano | 11.153 | 2B | Dominican Republic |
| Nelson Cruz | 9.082 | OF | Dominican Republic |
| Edwin Diaz | 0.121 | RP | Puerto Rico |
| Yovani Gallardo | 9.108 | SP | Mexico |
| Felix Hernandez | 11.060 | SP | Venezuela |
| Drew Smyly | 4.154 | SP | USA |
| Pat Venditte | 1.017 | RP | Italy |
St. Louis Cardinals (7)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | 5.012 | 3B/2B | USA |
| Brett Cecil | 6.152 | RP | USA |
| Carlos Martinez | 3.073 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Yadier Molina | 12.123 | C | Puerto Rico |
| Seung Hwan Oh | 1.000 | RP | Korea |
| Alex Reyes | 0.055 | SP/RP | Dominican Republic |
| Alberto Rosario | 0.089 | C | Dominican Republic |
Texas Rangers (7)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Beltre | 18.096 | 3B | Dominican Republic |
| Robinson Chirinos | 4.103 | C | Venezuela |
| Alex Claudio | 1.114 | RP | Puerto Rico |
| Sam Dyson | 2.142 | RP | USA |
| Jonathan Lucroy | 6.136 | C | USA |
| Martin Perez | 4.038 | SP | Venezuela |
| Jurickson Profar | 3.124 | SS | Netherlands |
Atlanta Braves (6)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Albers | 0.112 | SP/RP | Canada |
| Bartolo Colon | 18.061 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Freddie Freeman | 6.033 | 1B | Canada |
| Jaime Garcia | 8.047 | SP | Mexico |
| Ender Inciarte | 2.157 | OF | Venezuela |
| Julio Teheran | 4.062 | SP | Colombia |
Cleveland Indians (6)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Colabello | 2.099 | 1B | Italy |
| Joseph Colon | 0.072 | RP | Puerto Rico |
| Francisco Lindor | 1.113 | SS | Puerto Rico |
| Andrew Miller | 8.062 | RP | USA |
| Roberto Perez | 2.083 | C | Puerto Rico |
| Carlos Santana | 6.115 | 1B | Dominican Republic |
Kansas City Royals (6)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Butera | 6.018 | C | Italy |
| Danny Duffy | 5.085 | SP | USA |
| Alcides Escobar | 7.082 | SS | Venezuela |
| Eric Hosmer | 5.146 | 1B | USA |
| Salvador Perez | 5.050 | C | Venezuela |
| Joakim Soria | 10.000 | RP | Mexico |
Miami Marlins (6)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ellis | 6.151 | C | USA |
| Tayron Guerrero | 0.004 | RP | Colombia |
| Martin Prado | 9.105 | 3B | Venezuela |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 6.118 | OF | USA |
| Edinson Volquez | 9.059 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Christian Yelich | 3.069 | OF | USA |
Toronto Blue Jays (6)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | 11.165 | OF | Dominican Republic |
| Marco Estrada | 7.035 | SP | Mexico |
| J.A. Happ | 8.047 | SP | USA |
| Roberto Osuna | 2.000 | RP | Mexico |
| Dalton Pompey | 0.119 | OF | Canada |
| Marcus Stroman | 2.148 | SP | USA |
Arizona Diamondbacks (5)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvino Bracho | 0.125 | RP | Venezuela |
| Daniel Descalso | 6.016 | SS | Italy |
| Reymond Fuentes | 0.070 | OF | Puerto Rico |
| Paul Goldschmidt | 5.059 | 1B | USA |
| Fernando Rodney | 13.137 | RP | Dominican Republic |
Baltimore Orioles (5)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | 5.009 | C | Dominican Republic |
| Mychal Givens | 1.069 | RP | USA |
| Manny Machado | 4.056 | 3B | Dominican Republic |
| Adam Jones | 9.139 | OF | USA |
| Jonathan Schoop | 3.027 | 2B | Netherlands |
Oakland Athletics (5)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Axford | 6.170 | RP | Canada |
| Santiago Casilla | 9.148 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Sonny Gray | 3.061 | SP | USA |
| Khris Davis | 3.104 | OF | Mexico |
| Liam Hendriks | 3.038 | RP | Australia |
Pittsburgh Pirates (5)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | 6.146 | C | Italy |
| Starling Marte | 4.070 | OF | Dominican Republic |
| Andrew McCutchen | 7.123 | OF | USA |
| Ivan Nova | 6.024 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Gregory Polanco | 2.103 | OF | Dominican Republic |
Washington Nationals (5)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Martin | 0.080 | RP | Mexico |
| Daniel Murphy | 7.109 | 2B | USA |
| Oliver Perez | 12.144 | RP | Mexico |
| Tanner Roark | 3.055 | SP | USA |
| Enny Romero | 1.072 | RP | Dominican Republic |
Boston Red Sox (4)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Abad | 5.073 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Xander Bogaerts | 3.042 | SS | Netherlands |
| Hanley Ramirez | 11.014 | 1B | Dominican Republic |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | 1.130 | SP | Venezuela |
Chicago White Sox (4)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Gonzalez | 5.084 | SP | Mexico |
| Nate Jones | 5.000 | RP | USA |
| Jose Quintana | 4.133 | SP | Colombia |
| David Robertson | 8.070 | RP | USA |
Colorado Rockies (4)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | 3.155 | 3B | USA |
| Daniel Castro | 0.139 | IF | Mexico |
| Carlos Gonzalez | 8.059 | OF | Venezuela |
| Jake McGee | 5.127 | RP | USA |
Los Angeles Angels (4)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Alvarez | 2.059 | RP | Venezuela |
| Deolis Guerra | 1.063 | RP | Venezuela |
| Yusmeiro Petit | 6.016 | RP | Venezuela |
| Andrelton Simmons | 4.125 | SS | Netherlands |
Milwaukee Brewers (4)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wily Peralta | 3.160 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Hernan Perez | 2.079 | IF | Venezuela |
| Carlos Torres | 4.114 | RP | Mexico |
| Jonathan Villar | 2.113 | SS | Dominican Republic |
Minnesota Twins (4)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Berrios | 0.074 | SP | Puerto Rico |
| Eddie Rosario | 1.120 | OF | Puerto Rico |
| Hector Santiago | 5.016 | SP | Puerto Rico |
| Kennys Vargas | 1.064 | 1B | Puerto Rico |
Chicago Cubs (3)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | 1.089 | IF | Puerto Rico |
| Jim Henderson | 3.116 | RP | Canada |
| Hector Rondon | 4.000 | RP | Venezuela |
San Francisco Giants (3)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | 5.094 | SS | USA |
| Johnny Cueto | 9.000 | SP | Dominican Republic |
| Buster Posey | 6.161 | C | USA |
Tampa Bay Rays (3)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Archer | 3.156 | SP | USA |
| Alex Colome | 2.118 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Jose De Leon | 0.029 | SP | Puerto Rico |
Cincinnati Reds (2)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo Diaz | 2.020 | RP | Dominican Republic |
| Scott Feldman | 10.091 | SP/RP | Israel |
San Diego Padres (2)
| Player | MLB service time | POS | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhoulys Chacin | 6.054 | SP | Venezuela |
| Yangervis Solarte | 3.000 | IF | Venezuela |