Pujols to Manage Dominican Republic in 2026 WBC

Albert Pujols, a baseball legend with a storied 22-year Major League career, is set to manage the Dominican Republic team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After retiring in 2022, Pujols quickly transitioned to management, leading Leones del Escogido to a Dominican Professional Baseball League title and subsequently winning the Caribbean Series. Pujols will succeed Rodney Linares and is expected to bring a strong support staff, including baseball luminaries like David Ortiz and Pedro Martínez, to bolster the Dominican team's chances. The Dominican Republic, a previous WBC champion in 2013, hopes to overcome recent disappointments under Pujols' leadership. The 2026 World Baseball Classic will begin on March 5, with the Dominican team playing in Miami's Pool D with other strong contenders.