SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Nolan Arenado #28 of Team Puerto Rico takes an at bat against Team Cuba in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Nolan Arenado #28 of Team Puerto Rico takes an at bat against Team Cuba in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Willi Castro #3 of Team Puerto Rico reacts after hitting a single against Team Cuba in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Alfredo Despaigne #54 of Team Cuba takes an at bat against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Julio Robaina #38 of Team Cuba delivers a pitch against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Julio Robaina #38 of Team Cuba delivers a pitch against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Julio Robaina #38 of Team Cuba delivers a pitch against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - MARCH 09: Julio Robaina #38 of Team Cuba delivers a pitch against Team Puerto Rico in the first inning during the 2026 World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 09, 2026 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)