World Baseball Classic preview: Cuba vs. Royals

Sep 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Bergert (38) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Is it Spring Training? Is it the World Baseball Classic? It’s both!

Today’s Royals game is an exhibition against Cuba. Which is fun! I like these contests; it’s not everyday that you get exhibitions against an entire country’s national team.

You’ll also notice who’s not in the lineup: Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Jac Caglianone. That’s because they’re elsewhere, with Team USA and Team Italy.

Royals 3/3 lineup

Meanwhile, Cuba will field a roster headlined by Yoan Moncada as well as multiple other big league players.

Team Cuba is prepared for another #WorldBaseballClassic!

• Yoán Moncada
• Alfredo Despaigne
• Yariel Rodríguez
• Alexander Vargas pic.twitter.com/UBB9L9q5KD
— World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) March 3, 2026

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