By The Canadian Press
Feb 11, 2026 | 4:00 AM
DUNEDIN — Pitchers and catchers will report to the Toronto Blue Jays’ training facility Wednesday, although it’s likely some position players will arrive too.
The exhibition season will be interrupted by the Word Baseball Classic, with seven players from the Blue Jays’ major-league team suiting up to represent their countries for the international tournament in March.
Superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., will play for the Dominican Republic, shortstop Andres Gimenez will represent Venezuela, infielder Leo Jimenez will suit up for Panama, utility man Ernie Clement joins the United States, catcher Alejandro Kirk will play for Mexico and third basemanKazuma Okamoto will take the field for Japan.
Okamoto and star pitcher Dylan Cease were Toronto’s two biggest off-season signings.